Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
How contempt of Congress works - and the next steps in the contempt case against Dr. Fauci
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
Texas Children's Hospital has 90 days to open 'detransition clinic' under terms of settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.
Dr. Fauci held in contempt of Congress by Senate committee
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his recent testimony before lawmakers during which he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than one hundred times.
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his recent testimony before lawmakers during which he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than one hundred times.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
Judge approves request to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.
Pornhub challenges effectiveness of Texas age-verification rules
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens in Democratic Senate primary race
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.
Fired FBI agents find support in lawsuit against Trump administration
Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.
Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.
Trump slams Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money'
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
Black Texas voters favor Talarico, but frustration with Democrats runs high
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
New poll shows growing majority of Americans want Iran war over ‘now’
Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.
Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.