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Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos
At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters…
Texas Senate votes to take up redistricting again
The redistricting process this year is mostly procedural and is not expected to produce very different…
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority
The bills stand no chance in the Democratic-majority Senate, but Republicans said they were making good…
2 Texas Muslims make history, sworn into office as State Representatives
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Pure adrenaline, joy and immense gratitude could be felt throughout the Texas’ Capitol…
Watch: After the Uvalde shooting, one Texas school district increases focus on mental health
Round Rock ISD is thought to be among the first school districts in Texas where social…
Watch a Jan. 24 conversation with Kirk Watson on what he plans to do as Austin mayor
Watson will also talk about what his experience in the Legislature has taught him since his…
Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight
There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is…
Texas Senate to ban reporters from chamber floor
The move to take news reporters off the Senate floor was implemented in 2021 as a…
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy emerges as key GOP agitator in U.S. House speaker fight
Three Texas Republicans, including Roy, voted three times against U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid to be…
USPS plans to go all-electric for its delivery fleet
The post office said it is spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet of…
Georgia runoff could determine the Senate majority in 2024
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 48 Speaker’s race: The big story on Capitol Hill…
GOP lawmakers accuse investment firms of breaking a law that prohibits divesting from oil and gas
At a senate committee hearing in Marshall, Texas Republican lawmakers accused investment firms of pulling back…
Senate sends Biden bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
Lawmakers must now race to finish a full-year spending package before they head home for the…
Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WASHINGTON — A…
After disappointing midterms, Texas GOP votes unanimously for a new national leader
Ronna McDaniel has kept the RNC aligned with former President Donald Trump, who some Republicans have…
Ope, sorry: Midwestern House Dems push for leaders between the coasts
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell and her allies are done being polite about Democrats' lack of leadership…
Private RNC member emails reveal anger at Trump, frustration with McDaniel’s response to him
In missives sent to all 168 members, several committeemen expressed horror with the Nick Fuentes dinner.…
House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate
To win bipartisan support for the bill, Democrats agreed to Republican demands to scrap the requirement…
Texas House Democratic Caucus elects Trey Martinez Fischer as its new chair
Martinez Fischer replaces Rep. Chris Turner of Grand Prairie, who has led the caucus since 2017…
US lawmakers skeptical Kroger-Albertsons merger will mean lower prices
Kroger announced its plan to acquire Albertsons for $20 billion in October. Together, the companies would…
What will happen to Ted Cruz’s Senate seat if he runs for president?
In nearly all of the last 17 presidential cycles, a Texan candidate has made a run…
Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders
Members of Brian Sicknick’s family explained after Tuesday’s ceremony why they declined to shake hands with…
Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race
Warnock’s win ensures Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe…
HPD: Police responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s Houston home due to ‘self-inflicted cutting’ call
Houston police said they responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s home in the River Oaks area on…
Congressman optimistic bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act will pass
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said the Afghan Adjustment Act pending in Congress, which…
Race for Austin mayor: Kirk Watson
Watson previously served as the city’s 48th Mayor in the late ’90s and he says that…
Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
Railways say that halting rail service would cause a devastating $2 billion-per-day hit to the economy.…
By tradition, the minority party gets to chair some Texas House committees. Some in the GOP want to end that.
Republican critics say conservative priorities will always be hamstrung if Democrats, who are in the minority…
Republican requests recount after loss in battleground race for state Senate seat in South Texas
Adam Hinojosa finished 659 votes behind Democrat Morgan LaMantia in a race that garnered 175,415 total…
House approves bill aimed at averting nationwide rail strike
The bill would impose a compromise labor agreement brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration. WASHINGTON —…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats
Updated November 30, 2022 at 12:12 PM ET The House Democratic Caucus has elected Rep. Hakeem…
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems after Pelosi
It’s rare for a party that lost the midterms to regroup so easily, and stands in…
Senate passes bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act
Democrats are moving quickly while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress…
Herschel Walker, running for U.S. Senate in Georgia, still gets tax break on $3 million Texas residence
Under Texas law, homeowners can claim a homestead exemption only on their primary residence. The GOP…
Senate set to vote on Respect for Marriage Act
Senate Democrats are moving to quickly pass the bill while they still hold the majority in…
New Congress will feature few leadership roles for the many Texans in the U.S. House
Republicans in the U.S. House elected their next leadership nominees last week, landing on established figures…
New Congress will feature few leadership roles for the many Texans in the U.S. House
Texans will chair some powerful committees in the House, but their roles in top leadership elections…
The latest victim from House GOP’s election night: impeachment
Some Republicans had eagerly awaited their chance to impeach President Joe Biden and members of his…
Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government
It wasn’t the red wave many top Republicans predicted, but the GOP eked out enough wins…
Ted Cruz lashes out at Senate GOP leadership after Democrats retain control
The Texas Republican demanded a delay in leadership elections and is among an increasingly vocal cohort…
Texas Republicans show mix of enthusiasm and reticence toward Trump’s run for president
Gov. Greg Abbott, who Trump endorsed for his reelection, has not commented about the former president's…
Ted Cruz votes against Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz voted for Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, to replace the long-standing leader of…
COMMENTARY: Republicans can learn from us in Texas
FORT WORTH -- If you were a foreigner who knew nothing about American politics and you…
The culture wars are pushing some teachers to leave the classroom
In the spring of 2020, James Whitfield had just become the first African American to be…
Biden discusses Taiwan with Xi in effort to avoid ‘conflict’
Both men entered the highly anticipated meeting with bolstered political standing at home. WASHINGTON — President…
Pelosi holds open option of another term as House Dem leader
Pelosi says her decision will be affected by family following last month’s attack on her husband,…
US, Japan, SKorea vow unified response to North Korea threat
“We face real challenges, but our countries are more aligned than ever, more prepared to take…
Cortez Masto wins in Nevada, giving Democrats Senate control
With Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s victory in Arizona on Friday, Democrats now hold a 50-49 edge…
Mark Kelly wins Arizona Senate race; Democrats 1 win from Senate control
Democrats can retain control of the Senate by winning either the Nevada race, which remains too…
Colorado voters pass Proposition 122 to legalize ‘magic mushrooms’
Proposition 122 makes psychedelic mushrooms legal in Colorado and allows licensed facilities to give clients mushrooms…
Yes, some forms of slavery are still technically legal in most US states
Due to an exception clause in the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, slavery is still…
Republicans closing in on narrow House majority
Republicans notched several important victories in their bid to flip the five seats needed to reclaim…
Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson beats Barnes, avoiding Dem Senate pickup
Barnes did not concede defeat early Wednesday. He planned a noon news conference in his hometown…
Fetterman beats Oz to flip Pennsylvania Senate seat for Dems
Democrat John Fetterman flips a Republican-held seat. He beat Dr. Mehmet Oz, the smooth-talking surgeon-turned-TV celebrity.…
Updated election results from Nevada’s U.S. Senate race
Will Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto win re-election or will Adam Laxalt flip the key…
Wisconsin U.S. Senate 2022 election results
Who will win Wisconsin’s Senate race? See a breakdown of votes and live results when polls…
Updated election results: Live tracking U.S. House balance of power
Operatives in both parties expect Republicans to win the House majority. But a big question remains:…
Election 2022: Rick Scott says New Hampshire will tell us all we need to know
ATHENS, Ga. -- The man in charge of electing more Republican senators says to watch what…
Election 2022: The whole nation will be focused on Pennsylvania
When Pennsylvania voters go to the polls Tuesday, the whole country will be watching.
Don’t jump to conclusions as Tuesday election night results come in
If you're keeping a close eye on the results Tuesday night, you should follow one overarching…
Contentious Texas lieutenant governor’s race is a 2018 rematch
In a recent attack ad from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick against his Democratic opponent Mike Collier,…
It’s illegal for businesses to offer freebies to people for voting in federal elections
According to U.S. code, it is illegal to offer free products or other incentives during any…
Leading SA: UTSA political science department head, Professor Jon Taylor, discusses Election Day
SAN ANTONIO – Early voting is over — and Election Day is Tuesday. However, many still…
Why isn’t Election Day a national holiday in the US?
President Joe Biden said last year if he had his way, “every Election Day would be…
Texas Senate election results for San Antonio area, Nov. 8, 2022 midterms
Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Scroll within…
Controversial, confusing, profitable daylight saving time ends on Sunday
Millions of Americans want to abandon the time change we endure twice each year, disrupting our…
‘I’m in no rush’: Voter apathy takes hold of early voting ahead of Texas midterm election
Republicans may be waiting to vote on Election Day after former President Donald Trump pushed voting…
Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as ‘only chance’ to stop 2020 election certification
"We want to frame things so that Thomas could be the one to issue some sort…
“I’m in no rush”: Voter apathy takes hold of early voting ahead of Texas midterm election
Republicans may be waiting to vote on Election Day after former President Donald Trump pushed voting…
Stephen Miller group’s radio ads accuses Biden of ‘racism’ towards white Americans
The ad, a recording of which was obtained by POLITICO, is running in Georgia.
A look at this year’s competitive House races
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 43 Republicans surging at just the right moment GOP…
US gathered intel on Oregon protesters, report shows
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security kept extensive intelligence dossiers on people who were arrested, even…
‘This was not a random act’: Intruder attacks Pelosi’s husband, calling, ‘Where is Nancy’
The intruder who attacked Paul Pelosi was reportedly searching for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, shouting “Where…
Home intruder yelled ‘Where’s Nancy?’ before attacking Pelosi’s husband, source says
Updated October 28, 2022 at 12:36 PM ET An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Dallas-Houston bullet train developer vows project is on track, but state officials lack confidence
With lingering skepticism about Texas Central's ability to build a high-speed rail line, landowners along the…
College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sites
Many Texas universities don't have early-voting locations on campus. And state laws regarding voter ID and…
Texas’ elected Supreme Court: What to know before voting for justices
The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning…
On “The View,” Ted Cruz refuses to acknowledge that President Joe Biden was legitimately elected
On the show, the Texas Republican repeatedly redirected attention to Democrats who had previously bemoaned their…
‘Failure of our justice system’: Reactions to Dallas hospital shooting include mourning, anger
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said it was a “failure of our criminal justice system” that…
Control of Congress: What a GOP House would mean for the rest of Biden’s term
In the modern era, the party that’s held the White House has lost congressional seats in…
Why is immigration such a big deal in the governor’s race? Because it helps win elections
On the eve of early voting in Texas, incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott revisited what’s been familiar…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Robin remembers the .357 Magnum her ex-partner kept on his nightstand, loaded, every night of their…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Although there are laws on the books preventing certain people from possessing guns, there are few…
Texas Indigenous leaders target banks in fight against natural gas export terminals in Rio Grande Valley
Since Congress lifted the U.S. oil export ban in 2015, three proposed LNG export facilities have…
New Top Poll Ranks Net Favorability of Major Politicians, Raises Serious Questions About 2024
With less than 30 days remaining until the 2022 midterms, the 2024 presidential election looms ever…
J.D. Vance Shows How It’s Done Against Tim Ryan in Heated Second Ohio Senate Debate
A week ago, Ohio Senate nominees J.D. Vance (R) and Rep. Tim Ryan (D) sparred in…
Fetterman Gets Confused About ‘Work,’ Reveals the Deeper Problem
People on the left are trying all kinds of spin to justify continuing to push John…
Leading SA: UTSA political science professor Jon Taylor discusses elections and gubernatorial race
SAN ANTONIO – Early voting is just around the corner, and there are competitive elections across…
Biden’s Serial Lying Is One Thing, His ‘Logic’ Is Not Only Bizarre but Dangerous
In this episode of Riddle Me This, Batman… How in the world can a logical person…
Journalist Rushes to Delete Inconvenient Truth About John Fetterman and His Wife
A Rolling Stone journalist committed a mortal sin on Saturday morning, daring to tell the truth…
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Chad Wolf, and Morgan Ortagus Stump for Blake Masters as Graham Wants McConnell to Put Resources Into Race
Republican Blake Masters sat down for a detailed discussion on national security issues with Sen. Lindsey…
What to know about Christian Walker and his star turn in Georgia’s Senate race
Herschel Walker's son has taken a central role in the race after criticizing his father on…
No, Home Depot did not donate directly to Herschel Walker’s Senate campaign
FEC filings show Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus contributed to Herschel Walker’s campaign, but there’s no…
The Texas voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Here’s how to check your status and register.
How do I find out if I'm registered to vote? How do I register to vote…
Essay: The education and disillusionment of a young Texas reporter in D.C.
I moved to Washington in 2006 to work for a senator. I left in 2022 in…
Major Narrative Shift Occurs on Fetterman’s Health, Press Rush to Circle the Wagons
An MSNBC interview with John Fetterman made waves on Tuesday, and by the evening, it also…
City of Scandals: Racism Uproar Is Just the Latest in an Ongoing Tradition of Corruption in Los Angeles
It’s gotten so bad that San Francisco is bragging it’s not as bad as Los Angeles,…
Biden’s Interview With Jake Tapper Is a Festival of Delusion
On Tuesday, Joe Biden did an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN. It was a festival…
Biden’s Economic Destruction Continues, as the US Dept. of Labor Screws Over Independent Contractors
On June 29, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) hosted an online “Worker Open…
Why California Federation of Labor is Nervous About the Leaked Conversation
I wonder who in the Los Angeles City Council or the Los Angeles County California Federation…
Texas Supreme Court weighs whether to allow state’s education agency to oust Houston school board
Among other issues, the court will consider whether a law that updated the education code last…
Special Report: Trump Rallies Crowd for Arizona GOP Slate With Focus on Border and Fentanyl
Former President Donald Trump rallied a crowd in Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday to campaign for candidates…