Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary amid funding shutdown
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of an agency facing a funding shutdown.
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of an agency facing a funding shutdown.
Patrick creates Texas religious liberty committee as he leads similar Trump panel
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Trump installs Columbus statue near White House, reigniting debate over legacy
A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, reflecting President Trump’s renewed effort to honor the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy.
A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, reflecting President Trump’s renewed effort to honor the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy.
Rodney Reed: Supreme Court denies appeal from longtime Texas death row inmate
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed related to DNA testing he says could prove his innocence.
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed related to DNA testing he says could prove his innocence.
Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.
President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
Houston airport TSA wait times today at IAH, Hobby amid partial government shutdown
Check TSA security screening wait times at Houston airports including at George Bush Intercontinental Aiport (IAH) and William P Hobby Aiport (HOU).
Check TSA security screening wait times at Houston airports including at George Bush Intercontinental Aiport (IAH) and William P Hobby Aiport (HOU).
ICE agents are being sent to US airports on Monday: What to know
President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."
President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."
Texas House committee will consider disciplinary actions next month for quorum-breaking Dems
The Texas House Administration Committee will meet next month to determine what, if any, penalties will be assessed to Democratic members who broke quorum last year by leaving the state.
The Texas House Administration Committee will meet next month to determine what, if any, penalties will be assessed to Democratic members who broke quorum last year by leaving the state.
Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session
The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.
The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 81
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.
Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed
As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.
As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.
'No reason to have a day honoring him': Abbott talks about ending Cesar Chavez Day
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.
Texas Democrat's aide accused of posing as attorney to gain access to ICE facility
The Department of Homeland Security said a member of Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar's staff lied about being an attorney in order to gain access to an El Paso U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in an effort to meet with detainees and sneak in cell phones.
The Department of Homeland Security said a member of Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar's staff lied about being an attorney in order to gain access to an El Paso U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in an effort to meet with detainees and sneak in cell phones.
James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.