Trump highlights murder of Texas cheerleader in push for record deportations

During his 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted the 2023 murder of 16-year-old Edna cheerleader Lizbeth Medina to advocate for a record-breaking surge in deportations. Medina’s mother, Jacqueline, was present in the gallery.

Cornyn to introduce 'Dalilah's Law,' mentioned in Trump's State of the Union address

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he'll be the one introducing "Dalilah's Law" — a new proposal mentioned by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address while honoring a young girl. 

Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address

Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.

Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed

Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.

Trump declines endorsement in heated Texas Senate Primary between Paxton, Cornyn, and Hunt

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads incumbent John Cornyn as early voting begins in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, marked by a lack of a presidential endorsement and escalating legal tensions.

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

Who are the Republicans running for US Senate in Texas?

As the March 3 primary race for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate approaches, FOX Local has put together a breakdown of each Republican candidate hoping to take on a Democratic challenger in November.

Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment

A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.

Christian Menefee swears in for Texas' 18th District
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Christian Menefee is officially sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 18th District, restoring Houston’s voice in Congress after the seat sat vacant for 334 days.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff

Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.

FBI agents spend hours searching Fulton County election facility

Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

These are all the Texas Republicans leaving Congress

The announcements have all come in the midst of a rare mid-decade congressional redistricting, which the GOP hopes will increase their House presence by five.