Sen. John Thune becomes next Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.

Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.

Senate Republicans vote for new leader: Ted Cruz not voting for John Cornyn

U.S. Senate Republicans are voting for a new leader and Sen. Ted Cruz has announced he will not be voting for fellow Texan, Sen. John Cornyn.

Live House election results: What GOP needs for majority

As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.

Texas lawmakers file bills looking to make Daylight Saving Time year-round

Multiple bills and joint resolutions were filed by Texas lawmakers on Tuesday looking to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Even if a bill is passed, it could be a long road to see the change.

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Abortion laws by state

Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.

What went wrong for Democrats on election night? | Texas: The Issue is

On election night, Donald Trump won reelection in convincing fashion, but it wasn't just the presidential election where Democrats fell short in Texas.