Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89
Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.
Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.
Bondi testifies at congressional hearing on DOJ
Pam Bondi avoided questions while defending herself during a congressional hearing amid criticism that she's turning the Justice Department into a weapon to seek revenge against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Pam Bondi avoided questions while defending herself during a congressional hearing amid criticism that she's turning the Justice Department into a weapon to seek revenge against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
White House says it will use tariff revenue to save food aid program
The White House said it has found a workaround to fund a food program during the government shutdown to keep aid flowing for millions of women and children. Here’s what we know.
The White House said it has found a workaround to fund a food program during the government shutdown to keep aid flowing for millions of women and children. Here’s what we know.
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Paxton, Cornyn in GOP race for Senate
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
Texas National Guard arrive in Chicago to support Trump's 'clean up' plan
The members were authorized for deployment Sunday in support of President Donald Trump's administration.
The members were authorized for deployment Sunday in support of President Donald Trump's administration.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Today is last day to register to vote in Texas for November 2025 election: Check your status
Today is the last day to register to vote for the 2025 Election. Registering to vote in Texas is easy as long as you are eligible.
Today is the last day to register to vote for the 2025 Election. Registering to vote in Texas is easy as long as you are eligible.
Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.