Epstein files latest: Grand jury transcript request denied
A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.
Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won’t implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional.
Kristi Noem says border wall to be painted black to deter people from climbing it
Kristi Noem has revealed a striking new layer in Trump’s border wall strategy.
Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
Houston Democratic reps take part in continued fight against redistricting
As a part of the ongoing protests, one Houston representative spent the night at the Capitol, while another remains out of state.
Texas House Democrats 'rip the slip' in solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier
Texas House Democrats are 'ripping the slip' to show solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier ahead of Wednesday's vote on the controversial Texas congressional redistricting maps.
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Epstein files latest: DOJ will give documents to Congress
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files
Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
What's Your Point? OVERTIME for August 17, 2025
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan extends on the latest on weekly politics.