Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”

A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.

Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.

SCOTUS votes to rein regulatory powers by Environmental Protection Agency

Another major decision by the nation's highest court - this one with a potentially powerful impact on both the battle against climate change and Houston’s biggest industry.

Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona

More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as 1st Black woman on Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson officially became the U.S. Supreme Court’s 116th justice following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

Cornyn believes historic gun, school safety law will save lives

"The test for this legislation is whether it will save lives and I believe it will," U.S. Senator John Cornyn said on Tuesday in an interview with FOX 26.

Who is Cassidy Hutchinson? Trump White House aide now in spotlight

Cassidy Hutchinson, who was an aide to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, made several shocking revelations about Trump and Meadows in nationally televised testimony.

Abortions in Texas resume after Harris County judge blocks pre-Roe ban

Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.

2022 primaries: What to watch for in these 7 states

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban challenged by providers across state

All abortions in Texas have ceased for now due to confusion over whether the state’s pre-Roe ban can be enforced, or if the trigger law is the only legitimate legislation.

Roe v. Wade ruling reflects complex relationship between Supreme Court, public

The Supreme Court has historically enjoyed positive views among the public. But a recent poll shows approval of the court declined last year, and it got worse since the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion.