Democrats say they will save Speaker Mike Johnson’s job if Republicans try to oust him
Johnson was quick to distance himself from Democrats on the issue, saying he had no conversations with Jeffries or anyone else about saving his...
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Presidential candidate Jill Stein among roughly 80 arrested, booked during Missouri college protests
Presidential candidate Jill Stein among roughly 80 arrested, booked during Missouri college protests
"They are sending in the riot police and basically creating a riot in an otherwise peaceful demonstration. So this is just shameful," said Jill...
State lawmaker has “very candid” conversation with UT-Austin President following violent response to protests
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa says the “reckless” response to the protests put the university community in danger
North Texas Senate runoff creates strange bedfellows, divides usual allies within GOP
The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough.
Grand jury indicts Arizona Republicans for fraud in 2020 ‘fake elector’ scheme
Trump allies in Arizona falsely posed as presidential electors in an attempt to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Senate passes $95 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel that includes TikTok bill
Biden, who worked with congressional leaders to win support, is expected to quickly sign the legislation.
Tony Gonzales’ interview on CNN infuriated members of the House Freedom Caucus, causing one to endorse his primary opponent.
‘They’re gonna turn us blue’: Texas conservative rep. has warning for far-right Republicans
The people Glenn Rogers says is pushing Texas too far to the right are the folks he says are in absolute control of Texas...
Trump’s attorneys say he is ‘innocent’ as hush money case begins in New York
The opening statements marked the first time that prosecutors have presented a criminal case against a former president to a jury.
Congressman says expansion of semiconductor industry in Texas is ‘the biggest technology revolution since the Manhattan Project’
Congressman Michael McCaul also discussed why it’s important for the U.S. to lower its dependence on China and Taiwan.
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
Final House approval could come this weekend, when the package would be sent to the Senate.
Sen. Ted Cruz opens up about war in Israel, US border policy, commercial flight safety and more in interview with KHOU 11
Sen. Ted Cruz opened up about a wide range of topics during a one-on-one interview with KHOU 11's Rekha Muddaraj.
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule
Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state to halt new cement plant permits until 2025
Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide.
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare will pay a consultant $1,000 a month for professional services. The contract was approved on party line after a...
Why Texas secession would be “highly problematic”
Dozens of Texas Republicans have signed a pledge to put Texas and Texans “before any other nation, state, political entity organization or individual”
Trump’s historic hush-money trial gets underway; 1st day ends without any jurors being picked
The charges center on $130,000 in payments Trump's company made to his then-lawyer, Michael Cohen, to reimburse a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy...
House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
The program is set to expire on April 19 unless Congress acts, and it's uncertain the Senate will approve a reauthorization even with the...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues to stop guaranteed income program for Houston-area residents
Uplift Harris is the county’s first guaranteed income program and provides eligible households with $500 a month for 18 months.
Travis County to provide 100% property tax exemption to childcare providers
Commissioners respond to a childcare crisis in Texas that a new study says is costing the state $11.4 billion annually.