Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday

Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.

Students protest in support of Abortion rights
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Dozens of University of Houston students rallied in support of Abortion Rights following the state?s controversial new law that went into effect in early September.

Houston mayor 'turning the tables' on fired Housing Director

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner fighting back against a lingering allegation he improperly pushed a multi-million-dollar city housing deal that benefits his long-time friend and law partner.

How you could feel the impacts of a US government shutdown
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Congress faces a big decision on funding as a government shutdown looms and if lawmakers do not reach an agreement by Thursday, the federal government will officially be closed at midnight Friday.

White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns

President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.

Houston Mayor orders review of controversial housing deal

"I have no question with anybody vetting, scrutinizing any of these deals," said Sylvester Turner attempting to fend off allegations of wrongdoing lodged against him by Tom McCasland, the now-former Housing Director.

'No Fraud. No Conflict,' says Mayor in response to bid-rigging allegation

At City Hall, not a peep, not a word at the weekly meeting of Council regarding the "elephant in the room" - Tuesday's sudden firing of Housing Director Tom McCasland after his very public allegation of "bid-rigging" aimed at Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, NY Times over 2018 story on taxes

Mary Trump, the former president's estranged niece, and the New York Times are facing a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper’s reporters.

Biden says US 'not seeking a new Cold War' during UN address

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.

Federal govt. announces funding for emergency contraception for Texans impacted by near-total abortion ban

The Biden administration also issued memorandums detailing two federal statutes officials say they would enforce to provide protection for patients who may need an abortion and health care providers who assist pregnant patients in certain situations.

Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he violated teen's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging he violated a teenager’s civil rights in a separate case that involved a similar restraint to the one he used on George Floyd.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 19 counties

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for two additional counties Tuesday afternoon after Nicholas swept through Southeast Texas.