Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Gov. Abbott signs Deputy Darren Almendarez Act into law, cracking down on catalytic converter thefts
The Deputy Darren Almendarez Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing the rising issue of catalytic converter thefts, was signed into law by Governor Abbott on Tuesday. The act was one of eight public safety bills signed that day, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting communities.
The Deputy Darren Almendarez Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing the rising issue of catalytic converter thefts, was signed into law by Governor Abbott on Tuesday. The act was one of eight public safety bills signed that day, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting communities.
Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.
Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.
Dept. of Justice settles investigation to Houston?s illegal dumping complaints
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says progress was made with the city?s One Clean Houston initiative saying response time has been reduced by 75% since its launch in March.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says progress was made with the city?s One Clean Houston initiative saying response time has been reduced by 75% since its launch in March.
Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts
Governor Greg Abbott officially signed the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act into law. Its namesake comes from the fallen Harris County Sheriff?s deputy, who was gunned down confronting thieves who were stealing his catalytic converter.
Governor Greg Abbott officially signed the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act into law. Its namesake comes from the fallen Harris County Sheriff?s deputy, who was gunned down confronting thieves who were stealing his catalytic converter.
Gun violence in Texas: How bad will it have to get before we see change?
It took a Harris County deputy getting gunned down to address catalytic converter thefts. How many more people or children will need to die to prevent another mass shooting?
It took a Harris County deputy getting gunned down to address catalytic converter thefts. How many more people or children will need to die to prevent another mass shooting?
Trump’s lawyers ask judge to recuse himself, echoing claims of political bias
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Debt ceiling deal: Biden celebrates bipartisanship, 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
$17 billion tax relief standoff rages on at State Capitol
In a high-stakes political standoff at the Texas State Capitol, the fight over how to allocate a staggering $17 billion in relief funds has reached a fever pitch.
In a high-stakes political standoff at the Texas State Capitol, the fight over how to allocate a staggering $17 billion in relief funds has reached a fever pitch.
Biden falls on stage at US Air Force Academy graduation
Video shows the 80-year-old Biden trip on a black sandbag as he walked off the stage at Falcon Stadium in Colorado.
Video shows the 80-year-old Biden trip on a black sandbag as he walked off the stage at Falcon Stadium in Colorado.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Debt ceiling: House nears vote to avert default with Biden, McCarthy confident of passage
The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote on Wednesday. Here's what to know.
The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote on Wednesday. Here's what to know.
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia
It was announced that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.
It was announced that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Dan Patrick frustrated after end of Texas Legislative session, what he?s hoping for special session
The blame game is underway in Austin after five months of lawmaking ended in what some are calling, a ?legislative trainwreck.? FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us why one of the top Texas lawmakers is lashing out and why.
The blame game is underway in Austin after five months of lawmaking ended in what some are calling, a ?legislative trainwreck.? FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us why one of the top Texas lawmakers is lashing out and why.
City of Houston announces another gun buyback program
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by several city officials including Houston PD Chief Troy Finner, to announce another gun buyback program as a means of curbing gun violence in the city.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by several city officials including Houston PD Chief Troy Finner, to announce another gun buyback program as a means of curbing gun violence in the city.
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
CROWN Act signed into law in Texas by Governor Greg Abbott, in effect Sept. 1
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.