Rep. Brad Schneider's DC office vandalized on July 4; Capitol Police investigating

Illinois Representative Brad Schneider took to X Friday to report that his Capitol office in D.C. was vandalized on July 4, with posters of more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza, including eight Americans, being torn down, shredded, and scattered across the hallway. 

Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains

The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.

Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest

Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis agrees to law license suspension

Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for President Donald Trump, has agreed to a three-year suspension of her Colorado law license.

Texas AG Ken Paxton can be disciplined for lawsuit to overturn 2020 election: court

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be disciplined for his lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 election after a Texas appeals court ruled against the state AG.

University of Houston says Cougar Textbook Access Program saved students $10.2 million

The price of textbooks is often a major expense for college students. Now more colleges are tapping into what's called OER, Open Educational Resources, to help cut down that cost.

Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing

The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional. 

Houston Rodeo 2024 by the numbers: Over 2.5 million guests attend 23-day event

The 2024 Houston Rodeo came to a close on Sunday night after another big year this year. Here's a look at everything that occurred at the Houston Rodeo, by the numbers.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud

Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."

Making the Case: Trump not immune in election case
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An appeals court has ruled former President Donald Trump can face trial on charges he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting Trump's claim he is immune from prosecution because he was president. Attorney Charles Adams, a former officer and judge, breaks down the ruling and outlines some key takeaways.

Trump returns to DC for federal court hearing on whether he's immune from prosecution

Donald Trump returned for the first time in months to the federal courthouse in Washington as an appeals court hears arguments Tuesday on whether the former president is immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Rosca de Reyes: Where to get the popular bread for Three Kings Day

Rosca de Reyes is a popular bread to celebrate the Catholic tradition of Three Kings Day which falls 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6.

Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.

Trump co-defendant Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Jenna Ellis, an attorney and prominent conservative media figure, reached a deal with prosecutors Tuesday and pleaded guilty to reduced charges over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy

Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.

Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership

The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.

Listening to a Palestinian perspective
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Gaining insight: conversations with a Palestinian sharing his perspective on the war