State of the Union special guests include Tyre Nichols' family, Bono, and more
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
State of the Union: Biden aims to deliver reassurance in 2023 address
Biden’s speech before a politically divided Congress comes as the nation struggles with economic uncertainty, a wearying war in Ukraine, and growing tensions with China.
City of Houston to host third gun buyback event
The joint event between Houston and Harris County is part of a coordinated effort to prevent gun violence.
State of the Union 2023: What to watch for during Biden's address
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a second term in 2024, poll finds
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
Harris County police K-9 named after Mattress Mack
A new K-9 is taking to the streets of Harris County to protect and serve, and he's named after Houston icon Mattress Mack.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
Elon Musk cleared of wrongdoing in trial over 2018 Tesla tweet
Elon Musk has been cleared of any wrongdoing on claims he defrauded Tesla investors.
Trump campaign staff said 'fan the flame' on 2020 election lies, leaked audio shows
Leaked audio shows Trump's campaign team knew they lost in Wisconsin, but still continued to spread lies about the election.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour: Second show added for Houston
Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour will make a second stop in Houston on Sept. 24!
Biden lawyer: FBI finds no classified docs at Rehoboth Beach house
The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s vacation home for more classified documents. Biden's attorney says that agents didn't find any classified documents during the search, but did take some handwritten notes and other materials relating to Biden's time as vice president for review
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies' normal authorities.
DOJ wants Tesla documents on automated driving
Tesla Inc. is already facing multiple investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for problems with its two driver-assist systems, Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving.”
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Gov. Greg Abbott hires 'border czar' to accelerate wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Is a Biden vs Trump rematch really what Americans want?
2024 may still be along way off, but it seems the two big potential contenders are already getting in front of voters.
Elon Musk apologizes for raising doubts about Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk is apologizing for a tweet last October that raised doubts about the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.