Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee discusses controversial bill to combat white supremacy hate crimes
Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee was joined by local leaders announcing their support for H.R. 61
Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee was joined by local leaders announcing their support for H.R. 61
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
The Issue Is: A conversation with State Comptroller Glenn Hegar about Texas' $33 billion surplus
As state lawmakers continue to figure out what to do with its gigantic budget surplus, The Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager sat down with us to share his thoughts on the matter.
As state lawmakers continue to figure out what to do with its gigantic budget surplus, The Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager sat down with us to share his thoughts on the matter.