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GOP presidential candidate Hutchinson must find a new campaign manager but vows to stay in the race
Asa Hutchinson says the campaign manager for his beleaguered bid for the Republican presidential nomination is…
Here’s what JJ Watt had to say about the Titans wearing the Oilers throwback uniforms this weekend
The Titans will wear the old Oilers uniforms at home against Atlanta this weekend. Then in…
EDITORIAL/Curating Content: Answer to social media bias is competition, not government regulation
Do corporations have the same free speech rights of citizens — or only some of those…
We moved from California to Texas and lived in an RV for 5 months before we bought a home. We love it now, but it’s not for everyone.
Josh McDonald explains why he took a job in Texas sight unseen. “We were getting the…
Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion ‘travel ban’
The fault line was exposed this week. On Monday, Lubbock County officials rushed to approve the…
South Park Is Really Sticking It to Hollywood Woke Culture and People are Loving It
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Thoughtful process produces thoughtful result in Dayton
The books “All American Boys,” “The Hate U Give,” “The Things We Carry,” “Sold” and “The…
Gov. Abbott Free to Authorize Migrant Stops Along Texas Border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott can’t be sued over an executive order that prohibits individuals from providing…
Impeachment attorney for AG Ken Paxton files to run for Texas House seat
Mitch Little accused GOP Rep. Kronda Thimesch of Lewisville of betraying conservative voters and principles in…
2023 matters, too: Upcoming November elections to shape polices
November elections happening all across the United States could provide insight into where voters stand ahead…
Defend Texas Liberty gets involved in special election to replace Bry…
The far-right political action committee is getting involved in a critical special election for the Texas…
Candidates make final pitch to HD-2 voters in Hunt County
Hunt County has been unrepresented in Austin since May when former State House District 2 Rep.…
Texas GOP chair stays silent on allies’ connections to antisemitic ex…
Matt Rinaldi has been defiant amid calls for him to cut ties with political ally Jonathan…
Republican-Led US States Appeal Ruling Allowing Biden ESG Investing Rule
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) -A group of Republican-led U.S. states on Thursday said they would appeal…
Is Texas AG Ken Paxton more politically powerful than ever?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rebounded since being acquitted on impeachment charges. He’s gained political…
Irondequoit contest could determine which party controls the Monroe County Legislature
Two other competitive Legislature races covering parts of Perinton, Henrietta, and Pittsford could also influence which…
Texas Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne seeks leadership position vacated by new speaker
WASHINGTON — A low-level House leadership position is suddenly the hottest open job on Capitol Hill…
Larry Elder bows out of GOP presidential primary race, endorses Trump
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder says he is ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president.…
Texas Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne seeks leadership position vacated by new speaker
WASHINGTON — A low-level House leadership position is suddenly the hottest open job on Capitol Hill…
Texas judge orders state not to release A-F school ratings after districts sue
AUSTIN (KXAN) – A Travis County judge on Thursday ordered the Texas Education Agency not to…
Radio host Larry Elder ends Republican presidential campaign; endorses Donald Trump
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign…
Meet the evangelical activist who’s had a ‘profound influence’ on Speaker Mike Johnson
David Barton has spent decades working to overturn church-state separation. He celebrated Johnson’s election as a…
Irving Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne seeks leadership position vacated by new speaker
The low-level House leadership position is suddenly the hottest open job on Capitol Hill.
Radio host Larry Elder ends Republican presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign…
Texas Latino Democrat slams GOP for state bill to detain, remove people suspected of illegal immigration status
“Y’all don’t live in our f—ing skin,” state Rep. Armando Walle told Republican colleagues after they…
Since Roe V. Wade Ended, Abortions Have Risen 6% In California
In other news, U.S. senators are exploring a new way to go around Republican Sen. Tommy…
In political battleground of Georgia, a trial is set to determine legitimacy of voting challenge
A lawsuit that plaintiffs say could deter mass voter challenges around the country ahead of the…
Texas House advances bill to increase penalties for human smugglers and operators of stash houses
The bill was one of three measures designed to expand state-based immigration enforcement that the Texas…
‘Throwing Band-Aids.’ North Texas schools seek voter support to tackle safety, teacher pay
District officials are turning to voters this November to help fund school safety, teacher pay, campus…
The Republican Party puts off, once more, a reckoning over Trump’s election lie
Mike Johnson’s election, and the process getting there, showed a party not willing to address the…
New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one
The new speaker of the U.S. House had a key role in trying to overturn Joe…
Voter intimidation trial underway in Georgia
A federal civil trial will start Thursday in north Georgia to determine whether a conservative group…
GOP governor slammed for pushing green energy during Harvard speech: ‘I was embarrassed’
Republican Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon was criticized this week for vowing to make his state —…
Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas House deadlocked on school choice, teacher bonuses
Gov. Greg Abbott and House leaders are running out of time in which to ease a…
Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion ‘travel ban’
Amarillo says it will continue to study the issue. “I’m not satisfied to come in…
Antisemitism allegations feed internal conflict among Texas Republicans
Accusations of antisemitism surrounding a far-right Texas group and state lawmakers it has supported are feeding…
Low-key Mike Johnson, now U.S. House speaker, known at home as affable, conservative stalwart
Even though his political stances have been divisive, those who’ve worked alongside and opposed him concur…
In political battleground of Georgia, a trial is set to determine legitimacy of voting challenge
A lawsuit that plaintiffs say could deter mass voter challenges around the country ahead of the…
In political battleground of Georgia, a trial is set to determine legitimacy of voting challenge
A lawsuit that plaintiffs say could deter mass voter challenges around the country ahead of the…
In political battleground of Georgia, a trial is set to determine legitimacy of voting challenge
A lawsuit that plaintiffs say could deter mass voter challenges around the country ahead of the…
BREAKING: Active Shooter Situation Ongoing in Lewiston, Maine, City on Lockdown
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Georgia’s lieutenant governor wants to pay teachers $10,000 a year to carry guns at school
WINDER, Ga. — Georgia’s lieutenant governor said Wednesday that he wants to pay teachers $10,000 a…
DeSantis appoints five to board of trustees for Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced five appointments Tuesday to the board of trustees for Florida Polytechnic…
Drone video shows Mexican drug cartels throwing explosives along Texas southern border
Texas Department of Public Safety released video showing Mexican drug cartels throwing explosives near the border…
Texas House advances bill hardening penalty for human smuggling
The special session comes after several Republican priority proposals that were meant to curb illegal immigration…
Low-key Mike Johnson, now U.S. House speaker, known at home as affable, conservative stalwart
Before his surprising elevation to the role, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson cut a conservative path…
Can a Texas judge refuse to marry gay couples? Texas Supreme Court to rule
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments relating to disciplinary action taken…
Why a Texas Panhandle city rejected an abortion “travel ban”
Amarillo’s city council said it will continue to study the issue. The city is one of…
Texas House advances bill to increase penalties for human smugglers and operators of stash houses
The bill was one of three measures designed to expand state-based immigration enforcement that the Texas…
The new House speaker led the push for the Supreme Court to throw out Pennsylvania’s 2020 election results
Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson led the unsuccessful effort to get the U.S. Supreme Court…
Why a Texas Panhandle city rejected an abortion “travel ban”
Amarillo’s city council said it will continue to study the issue. The city is one of…
Republicans choose Mike Johnson as latest speaker nominee: Live updates
Latest updates on the House speaker race after Mike Johnson’s nomination and Tom Emmer’s withdrawal. The…
Blaze Media has a new model for news. What does that mean for Glenn Beck fans?
The company founded by Beck and Mark Levin is choosing subscriptions over ads, saying it wants…
Texas Republicans unite to elect Mike Johnson as U.S. House Speaker
All Texas Republicans in the U.S. House voted for Louisiana’s Mike Johnson to be speaker, ending…
Mike Johnson becomes newest speaker nominee, after Texans drop out
Johnson is vice chair of Republican Conference.
Mike Johnson becomes newest speaker nominee, after Texans drop out
Johnson is vice chair of Republican Conference.
Take four: Can Mike Johnson get 217?
The wonkish Louisiana conservative appears poised to break the House GOP’s speaker stalemate. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/7d/a2/210b94ee40358c5210d414c5c268/house-of-representatives-07607.jpg” title=”Take four:…
Chuck Todd: Mitt Romney sounds one last alarm on Trump
Analysis: Romney grapples with his role in Donald Trump’s rise — and how fellow Republicans failed…
Into the ‘Papiverse’: Two North Texas podcasters explore the queer Latine experience
From sex to circuit parties to religious upbringings, no topic is off limits for the two…
Texas Sues Biden WH to Stop Feds From Cutting Razor Wire on Border
Texas sued the Biden administration on Tuesday, seeking to stop federal agents from cutting the state’s…
Risk of Terrorists Crossing Border Is ‘Concern,’ Texas Official Says
“This is absolutely a concern,” Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says of the threat of terrorists…
Ted Cruz endorses Cy-Fair ISD school board candidates. Experts say it’s the latest in a growing trend.
The endorsement comes amid a sweeping trend of high-profile politicians and large, well-funded political action committees,…
Texas counties ban traveling to obtain abortion care
After Texas outlawed nearly all abortions after the end of Roe v. Wade, some conservative local…
Texas sues Biden administration seeking to stop federal agents from cutting razor wire on border
The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit over the breach of the state’s controversial razor…
Texas House Speaker, lawmakers tour border as they consider spending $1.5B on walls
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was among a group of Republicans who toured the border here…
Patrick campaign to buy $3 million in Israeli bonds after controversial donation
Texas Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s political campaign announced it will buy $3 million in Israeli…
GOP holdouts scuttle third House speaker nominee as Emmer quits hours after winning
It’s not enough to get the nomination. Becoming speaker requires votes from 217 of 221 Republicans.…
Planned Parenthood must face trial over Texas Medicaid fraud claims
Planned Parenthood must face a trial in a $1.8 billion lawsuit by Texas accusing the organization…
Who is the U.S. House member from Texas seeking to be speaker? Meet Rep. Pete Sessions.
Rep. Pete Sessions says he is “the sole speaker candidate capable of unifying the Republican Conference…
AP sources: Tom Emmer withdraws as Republican nominee for House speaker
The House speaker will need to accomplish the seemingly impossible job of uniting the GOP majority.…
MAGA Diehards Are Furious Jenna Ellis Pleaded Guilty After Raising $200K
Jenna Ellis raised more than $216,000 in donations to fight her Georgia RICO indictment, then accepted…
Ted Cruz endorses Cy-Fair ISD school board candidates. Experts say it’s the latest in a growing trend.
The endorsement comes amid a sweeping trend of high-profile politicians and large, well-funded political action committees,…
Live updates: House Republicans vote on speaker nomination
Republicans are expected to select a new House speaker nominee Tuesday as they scramble to find…
Dan Patrick to use $3 million to buy Israel bonds
Patrick condemned antisemitism among Texas Republicans.
Dan Patrick to use $3 million to buy Israel bonds
Patrick condemned antisemitism among Texas Republicans.
Lubbock becomes largest Texas county to outlaw abortion-related travel
Lubbock County outlawed transporting a person on its roads for an abortion, becoming the latest and…
Alabama Republican withdraws his name from consideration for House speaker
Alabama GOP house member Gary Palmer is no longer running for Speaker of the U.S. House.…
Texas’ governor is pushing school choice bill: What it means — and will it pass?
Students would be allotted tax dollars for private school education.
Texas’ governor is pushing major school choice bill: What it means — and will it pass?
Students would be allotted tax dollars for private school education.
Texas Rep. Pete Sessions drops out of U.S. speaker’s race after first…
The Waco Republican was one of nine candidates who had filed to fill the seat vacated…
US Rep. Palmer Drops Out of House Speaker Race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer has dropped out of the race to become House…
Ballista’s upcoming ‘Trans Day of Revenge’ EP responds to transphobia, anti-LGBTQ bills in Texas
The Dallas-based death metal band’s EP is set to release in December.
Final tally for first Pillen border deployments totals nearly $1 million
The final tab for Gov. Jim Pillen sending the Nebraska National Guard to help Texas patrol…
How has Texas voter registration changed since the last constitutional amendment election?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voting is underway ahead of the statewide constitutional amendment election in Texas on…
House Republicans try 4th time to nominate a speaker
After nearly three weeks without a speaker, House Republicans are again working to fill the top…
Republican speaker candidates flush with fossil fuel cash
The eight lawmakers seeking the gavel have also collected significant contributions from mining, agriculture and automotive…
Eight Republicans are running for U.S. House speaker. Here’s your guide to the field.
A guide to the field of eight Republican candidates seeking to become the next Speaker of…
Planned Parenthood must face trial over Texas Medicaid fraud claims
By Brendan Pierson and Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Planned Parenthood must face a trial in a…
Nick Fuentes is just the latest white supremacist embraced by Defend …
While Fuentes’ unapologetic hate mongering has made him one of the nation’s best-known white supremacists, he…
Ballot includes cost-of-living adjustment for TRS recipients
The majority of retired teachers in Texas haven’t gotten one in nearly 20 years.