Secret Service reportedly bolstering Biden detail

The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly bolstering the former vice president’s security detail.

Pelosi formally announces her run for House Speaker again, asks for support

Nancy Pelosi formally announced her bid to run for House speaker again as the House Democratic majority is shrinking and moderates are blaming the progressive agenda for their losses.

6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record

A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.

Polls: More Latinos vote for President Trump in Texas than in 2016

In Texas, more Latinos voted for President Trump in the 2020 election than in 2016. Now experts from both parties are trying to distinguish why.

‘Stop the count’ protests met by ‘count every vote’ demonstrations as US awaits 2020 election result

Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

No evidence to support Trump's fraud claims, election observer says

The head of an international delegation monitoring the U.S. election says his team has no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims about alleged fraud involving mail-in absentee ballots.

McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.

Rep. Crenshaw says President Trump's demand for ballot oversight is justified

As President Donald Trump demands a re-count in Wisconsin and filed lawsuits in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Houston Congressman Dan Crenshaw spoke out forcefully in support of the President's demand for oversight and review.

Sports betting wins big: Nebraska, Louisiana, South Dakota vote to expand gambling

The U.S. gambling industry has won big at the polls as three states authorized legal sports betting and three others either approved or expanded casino gambling.

Experiencing election anxiety? Houston doctor offers some tips

Last month, the American Psychological Association found seven out of 10 Americans believe this lowest point in our nation's history they can remember.

Balance of power: Democrats’ Senate hopes narrow as they cling to House control

More than 12 hours after polls closed on Election Day, the hope that Democrats held to flip the Senate as well as retain majority control of the House faded away as Republicans held on to key Senate seats.

Texas remains a red state despite much anticipated blue wave

With Democrats failing to flip control of the Texas House and rolling snake-eyes on multiple bids to capture Republican-held Congressional districts, Representative Lizzie Fletcher's successful defense of her CD-7 seat in West Houston was a rare bright spot for "Team Blue" 

Texas City elects its first Black mayor

Dedrick Johnson, a City Commissioner and Marathon Oil Refinery employee, has won the mayoral race in Texas City, becoming the city's first Black mayor.

Republican Troy Nehls defeats Sri Preston Kulkarni in Texas 22 race

Republican Troy Nehls defeated Democratic opponent Sri Preston Kulkarni in the race for Rep. Pete Olson’s seat for U.S. House Texas-22. Here are live results of the race.