California’s Attorney General Escalates War on Parents Over Gender Ideology

The Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) continues to find itself at the center of controversy…

WATCH: A Key Kamala Harris Weakness Shines Through in ‘Interview’ With Al Sharpton

As RedState previously noted, the rumors began swirling at the start of 2023 about how Democrat…

Governor Abbott Signs Critical Energy Laws At TIPRO Summer Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed critical energy legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session…

Sen. Ted Cruz pays visit to San Antonio to address Kids Online Safety Act

SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was in San Antonio on Thursday to discuss the…

Governor Abbott Signs Largest Property Tax Cut In Texas History

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history--$18…

Texas Is Taking a Stand Against Gender Ideology in Sports. That’s a Good Thing

The debate over gender ideology has been multifaceted. One of the points of contention is related…

Feinstein Hospitalized After Tripping, Falling in Home

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) was hospitalized on Tuesday for tripping and falling in her home, her…

Governor Abbott Protects Fair Competition With Save Women’s Sports Act

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed the Save Women's Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular…

The ‘See You at the Library’ Alabama Event Was a Huge Success, and a Slap in the Face to the ALA

It was an exceptionally beautiful Saturday in Alabama as I headed toward the Madison-Huntsville County Public…

State of Texas: ‘The river is hurting.’ Lawsuit claims buoy barrier damages Rio Grande

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Life on the river is not as it once was. As Jessie Fuentes…

Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on …

Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case…

WATCH: Mike Pence Rebuked in New Hampshire by Voters Calling Him ‘Sellout’

When people are writing more about how your campaign is imploding than what they think you…

‘Oppenheimer’ Spends a Lot of Time ‘Big Picture’ Moralizing and Soft-Peddling Communists

Note: the following review contains major plot spoilers. “Oppenheimer” is a 3-hour epic about the life…

Texas judge issues injunction in lawsuit over exceptions to state abortion laws

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, a Texas district judge issued a temporary injunction blocking elements of Texas’…

Trump Lawyer Bobb: Jack Smith’s New Indictment Empowers Trump Legal Team to Get J6 Answers

The Marine JAG veteran and former senior Homeland Security officer working on President Donald J. Trump‘s…

An Excerpt of ‘Biden’s Fables’ Shows the President’s Life Is Unbelievable

The life and upbringing of President Biden are the stuff of legend. Recently, NBC News wrote…

Top Texas A&M officials were involved in botched recruiting of journalism professor, who will receive $1 million settlement

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Several high-level Texas A&M University System officials — including the board of…

Democrats, Hysteria, and ‘Threats to Democracy’

Remember when Democrats were more rational, at least in comparison to today’s Democrats? Senator Zell Miller…

Josh Hawley Seeks Funding for St. Louis Residents Poisoned by Oppenheimer’s Manhattan Project Testing

This week, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) appeared on my radio program, the Tim Jones and…

Woke Military Takes Confidence of Americans to 20-Year Low

The great Rush Limbaugh said a lot of things that are timeless in their truthfulness. When…

The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas

On November 3, 2020, as America watched the first results of a fateful presidential contest roll…

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Borger

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Borger, having completed the multi-step training and…

Abortion Position Puts DeSantis on Defense Against Scott, Pence in GOP Primary

One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed about this primary is that, for all the…

Will Greg Abbott Keep Losing on School Vouchers?

This year, Governor Greg Abbott made “school choice,” or vouchers, one of his top legislative priorities.…

Texas will soon eliminate sales tax on diapers, menstrual care

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After years of unsuccessful attempts, Texas will soon no longer collect sales tax…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asks for impeachment articles to be dismissed

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Senate to dismiss the articles…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes Definitive Statement About Impeachment Inquiry Into Joe Biden

Monday promises to be a blockbuster news day as Devon Archer, one of Hunter Biden’s formerly…

Wisconsin Officials Try to Force Catholic Healthcare System to Perform ‘Gender-Affirming’ Surgeries

Apparently, it is not enough for progressives to use social pressure to browbeat us into accepting…

The Weird Story of the Derrick Van Orden Capitol Rotunda Tirade

It was a helluva week for big news stories in Political World, with some of the…

U.S. Capitol Police to open Texas field office, citing rising threats against members of Congress

AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) — In response to increasing threats against members of Congress, the U.S.…

Scuba in the middle of East Texas? Deep dive into family fun at Athens Scuba Park

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — If you enjoy a little adventure under the sea, including exploring underwater…

How and why tar balls end up on Texas beaches

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KXAN) — A phenomena washes up on Texas’ beaches: sticky, black balls of…

NEW: Workforce Protections Committee Bill Would Scrap Biden Labor Dept. ‘Forever Nominees’ Like Su

It’s been a long and winding trail, the path the Biden administration’s nomination for embattled Acting…

Will Romney’s Gambit to Keep Trump out of the WH Work?

It looks like ol’ Mitt is back at it again. Sen. Mitt Romney unveiled a rather…

Texas Supreme Court denies Nate Paul appeal against Mitte foundation

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 28, 2023 AUSTIN (KXAN)…

Texas DNA testing lab that identified a Bastrop cold case victim aims to ‘democratize’ technology

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) held a press…

Why water restrictions vary across Texas cities

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas cities tighten water restrictions due to infrastructure problems, low supply and…

Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act Places Warrantless Surveillance in the Crosshairs

In what seems like an ocean of news stories featuring the federal government concocting new and…

New Poll Makes a Compelling Case for Stripping Power From the Federal Government and Returning It to the States

Does this make the case for more federalism and focus on states with a weakened or…

Of Pendulums and Politics

It might have been half an hour, perhaps even an hour, (for I could take but…

The Morning Briefing: Alejandro Mayorkas Would Have Been Fired From Any Other Job by Now

Top O’ the Briefing Happy Friday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Zanzuela had taken to carrying…

Is It Time for Age or Term Limits in the Swamp?

Most of us have fond memories of our grandparents. My paternal grandmother was a country girl…

Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, and Their Endless Chutzpah

This has been a huge Hunter Biden news day, and there have been a lot of…

American Gun Owners Should Pay Close Attention to What is Happening in Brazil

The First Amendment in the United States Bill of Rights guarantees the right of free speech…

Hillary Clinton Knows Who’s to Blame for the Heat Wave–and It’s YOU

I won’t deny it, it’s been hot–really hot– this week in my neck of the woods…

Three local kids with Type 1 diabetes visit Washington DC to lobby for funding, technology

SAN ANTONIO – – 15-year-old Sofia Shenoke, 14-year-old Addison Day, and 12-year-old Peyton Morrey were all…

The Border Crisis, Texas, Washington, Jackson, and Calhoun

To say that the United State’s southern border is a right mess may not be the…

Congress Descends Further Into Statist Stupidity With Bill to Address Loneliness

Of all the dumb ideas lawmakers have come up with, this has got to be one…

Texas A&M president retires immediately in wake of hiring controversy

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp announced Dean Mark A.…

Bernie Sanders Backdoor Legislation Towards Government Run Healthcare

The federal government overspent $321.3 million of our tax dollars on prescription drugs for the Federal…

Texas A&M president Katherine Banks resigns amid fallout from failed hiring of journalism professor

“The recent challenges regarding Dr. McElroy have made it clear to me that I must retire…

HOT TAKES: Mitt Romney Gets Mocked Into Next Week Over His Ode to the Hot Dog

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) has done a lot of cringeworthy things over the years, and in…

Texas judge could take “weeks” to weigh in on exceptions to state abortion laws

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On the second day in court over a lawsuit regarding exceptions to Texas’…

BREAKING: Sen. Chuck Grassley Releases Unclassified FBI FD-1023 Alleging Joe Biden Engaged in Criminal Bribery Scheme

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has just released the unclassified FD-1023 “alleging then VP Biden engaged in…

Chappaquiddick 54 Years Later: Generations Don’t Know About It and How Some Things Never Change

There is an old saying that says something to the effect of, “The more things change,…

NSC Spokesman John Kirby Claims Without Evidence the Military Can’t Recruit or Retain Women Without Free Abortion

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby launched into a lengthy diatribe Tuesday directly equating the ability…

Louisiana Legislature Overrides Dem. Gov’s Veto of Bill Blocking ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors

The Louisiana House of Representatives and the state Senate on Tuesday overrode Democrat Gov. John Bel…

Texas senator’s DWI charge dismissed, attorneys say

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County attorney’s office confirmed Tuesday it’s dismissing a driving while intoxicated…

In 2023, Joe Manchin Is a Pain for the Democrats. In 2024, They Fear He’s Their Greatest Threat.

Technically, if you look at the Chinese calendar, 2024 is supposed to be the Year of…

What to Watch in the 2024 Money Wars as a Big Deadline Arrives

Which presidential and Senate candidates are swimming in cash? Which ones are growing desperate? That and…

CA State Senator Henry Stern Hates Conservatives More Than He Values Protecting Children

While the days of Democrats and Republicans in any given legislative body fighting each other like…

Families and doctors sue Texas over its new ban on transgender care for minors

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of Texas families and doctors have filed a lawsuit in…

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Historic Property Tax Cuts

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's passage of historic property tax…

Congressman Kiley Holds Christopher Wray’s Feet to the Fire on the DOJ Targeting of Parents

It was full court press on Wednesday for the House Judiciary Oversight hearing with FBI Director…

Joe Manchin Delivers Knife To the Back That Could Kill Julie Su’s Secy of Labor Nomination

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has had a busy week, most recently flirting with a third-party…

Parents, doctors sue Texas to block transgender minor health care ban

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Five Texas families with transgender children as well as three doctors are now…

New DSHS dashboard tracks fentanyl data in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data…

Ken Paxton Keeps Making News as Dallas County GOP ‘Condemns’ Impeachment

The suspended Texas Attorney General is staying busy ahead of his Sept. 5 Senate trial.  

Republicans Melt Down Over Smoking Gun Hunter Biden Email That Gives Away the Game

We’ve been covering the questionable activities of the Bidens and the Hunter Biden laptop now for…

NEW: CA Assembly Republicans to Force Floor Vote Thursday on Bill Increasing Penalties for Child Human Trafficking

CALIFORNIANS, TAKE ACTION: Click here to find contact information for your Assemblymember and let them know…

NEW: Gavin Newsom Says He’s ‘Surprised’ CA Dems Blocked Child Trafficking Bill, Hints That It’ll Be Revisited

Twenty-four hours after the Democrat-controlled California Assembly Public Safety Committee refused to vote out of committee…

WATCH: Swalwell’s Spin on Hunter Laptop and Tongue Bath of FBI Is Something to See

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. As one might have…

How will Texas’ property tax relief plan affect school budgets?

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Senate unanimously approved key components of the $18 billion dollar property…

Amid spikes in sexually transmitted infections, a Texas clinic is struggling to stay funded

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  A Texas sexual health clinic with multiple locations across the state reported that…

Rhetorical Cage Match Over Student Loans

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block President Joe Biden’s student loan…

The Democrats’ Pro-Women Schtick

Anyone who knows anything about sales and marketing knows you have to have a good line,…

How is the state reducing property taxes? KSAT Explains

SAN ANTONIO – In the middle of a second special legislative session focused solely on property…

Who regulates driverless vehicles in Texas?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last week, KXAN reported on two autonomous vehicles blocking lanes of traffic Friday…

Texas has banned university DEI offices

Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, banning university Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices…

University DEI offices are banned in Texas

Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, banning university Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices…

Governor Abbott Statement On Proposed Property Tax Cut Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's announcement of property tax cut…

Governor Abbott Appoints Angela Colmenero As Interim Attorney General Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Angela Colmenero as the interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article…

Team Trump Gives DeSantis the CNN Treatment in Deceptively Edited Video

The war between Team Trump and Team DeSantis has descended further into mudslinging and all kinds…

State of Texas: New property tax relief plan aims to help renters

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As top Texas Republicans show scant signs of progress towards a deal to…

Texas Fails to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips–Why Exactly Are They Illegal?

Federal, state, and local governments routinely pass laws that do not make any sense, but Texas’…

DC Council Chair Blurts out an Inconvenient Truth About the Homicide Rate in Comments on City’s Crime Woes

As RedState reported back in March, DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson (D) spoke before the House…

Mooney, Sen. Rand Paul Rally in Huntington

HUNTINGTON — U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney showed Friday night that he also has support among Republicans…

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul rallies for Mooney in Huntington

HUNTINGTON — U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney showed Friday night that he also has support among Republicans…

Heartbreaking Testimony: California Mother Explains How Daughter Was ‘Murdered by Gender Ideology’

This mother’s story is the reason why folks like myself fight so hard against the effort…

Federal Judge Destroys the Government’s Argument In Favor of Censorship and Educates Them on the First Amendment

On Independence Day, a federal district judge in Louisiana handed down one of the most critical…

Paxton will not ‘dignify’ impeachment trial by testifying, attorney says

The September impeachment trial will take place before the Texas Senate, but Paxton’s attorney claims the…

Biden Looks to End Education ‘Privilege,’ but Pulled Strings to Get Granddaughter Into UPenn

As expected, Democrats and the left threw a temper tantrum last week when the Supreme Court…

Flashback: AOC’s Constitutional Illiteracy As Explained By… AOC

As RedState previously reported, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has been busy over the last few days…

2024 Elections: Changing up the Dance Card

The 2024 elections are much in the news, and as always, people are making predictions and…

WATCH: Lindsey Graham Booed at MAGA Rally in His Home State of South Carolina, Trump Tries to Help

On Saturday, at a Trump campaign rally in the early primary state of South Carolina, Republican…

Log Cabin Republicans, Ric Grenell, and Caitlyn Jenner Condemn ‘Homophobic’ Pro-DeSantis Video

On Friday a controversial video was posted on the DeSantis War Room account, that showed clips…

The Startling Cruelties of Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

When Joe Biden was elected president in November 2020–an event that is still in dispute–I, like…

‘Rapidly moving backward’: SA’s LGBTQ+ community weighs in on latest Supreme Court ruling

SAN ANTONIO – In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Friday morning that businesses could…

We Cannot Afford to Allow the Left to Hamstring Alaskan Energy

Alaska contains some of North America’s greatest energy resources. The Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.…

Say What? Sonia Sotomayor Is Compared to Mazie Hirono After Astonishing Claims in AA, 303 Case Dissents

As my RedState colleague Nick Arama so eloquently noted earlier, it’s painfully clear judging by his…

Abbott Torpedoes Sickle-Cell Legislation on Juneteenth Weekend

When André Harris Marcel arrived at the emergency room last July, he wasn’t sure if he…

Report: Texas’ abortion restrictions led to nearly 9,800 more births

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Senate Bill 8, the Texas law called one of the most restrictive abortion…

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #2 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for…

WILLIAMS: Republicans Have to Talk about Abortion to Win in 2024

According to popular commentary and polling, abortion is a clear loser for Republicans. The aftermath of…

Audio: Sen. Cruz wants to streamline process for building new bridges on Texas-Mexico border

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brad Grantz, Republican Staff Director, Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Office of…

WATCH: Senator Rick Scott Issues Florida Travel Advisory for Socialists and Communists

In the wake of several travel alerts issued for the “free state of Florida,” as Gov.…

Let’s Slow the Roll on Impeachment of Anyone Before the GOP Does This First

So I almost feel bad coming to the front page of RedState and bringing my opinion…

CA Dem Senator Roasted by Ric Grenell After Tantrum Over GOP Honoring Him During ‘Pride Month’

Anytime you are a minority who also happens to be a Republican, you get subjected to…

Texas inmates ‘being cooked alive’ in heatwave with no air conditioning

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In Texas’ state jails, the inmates are sentenced to just two years or…

CA’s Mia Bonta Auditions for Barbara Lee’s Congressional Seat With Unconstitutional Power Plays

California parents and students are fed up to the eye teeth with targeting and indoctrination, whether…

Sales tax on diapers, period products to be removed in September across Texas

SAN ANTONIO – Come early September, Texans will no longer have to pay a sales tax…

Ted Cruz: Time to Impeach Biden, Evidence of Obstruction Against Garland

Republicans are now beating the drums for the impeachment of Joe Biden, and the walls are…

Number of abortions in Texas dropped 99.5% in the months after Roe v. Wade was overturned

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of abortions performed in Texas dropped by 99.5% in the wake…

NEW: Bank Records Show Bidens Received Huge Payment After Chinese Shakedown, Leave One Gaping Question

Senate investigators have connected another dot following the damning revelation of a WhatsApp message that showed…

Could Joe Manchin Be Setting up Democrats for the ‘Ross Perot Effect’?

Democrats are making sure to put a big smiley face on when they appear on television…

Ted Cruz Leaves Trans-Ideologue Spinning in Circles During Hearing With Riley Gaines

Transgender ideology collapsed in on itself on Wednesday as the president of the Human Rights Campaign…

Truth-Challenged Adam Schiff Perversely Gloats Over Censure Humiliation, ‘You Honor Me With Your Enmity’

Rep. Adam Schiff was gloriously humiliated in the House of Representatives Wednesday evening as a vote…

Texas surpasses 200K electric vehicle registrations statewide

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As more drivers here in Austin and beyond embrace greener technology, the state…

Citing mental health concerns, Texas to allow chaplains as uncertified school counselors

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 763 into law on Sunday, which will…

LULAC denounces Texas ‘Death Star’ bill, calls it ‘potential death sentence’ for workers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) raised the alarm Tuesday over…