Ken Paxton petitions Texas Supreme Court to remove quorum-breaking Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's highest court to vacate the seats of more than a dozen Texas House Democrats that left the state to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's highest court to vacate the seats of more than a dozen Texas House Democrats that left the state to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
A look back at Putin's past meetings with US presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
AG Paxton investigates Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC for potential bribery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into a political action committee to see if it is breaking laws by funding Texas Democrats that left the state in an attempt to stop the passage of redrawn congressional maps.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into a political action committee to see if it is breaking laws by funding Texas Democrats that left the state in an attempt to stop the passage of redrawn congressional maps.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
'Mess with Texas': Plane banners, highway signs cross state lines in redistricting fight
A Republican plan to add five congressional seats in Texas has moved outside the state's borders and even beyond the state's Democrats' exodus.
A Republican plan to add five congressional seats in Texas has moved outside the state's borders and even beyond the state's Democrats' exodus.
Former acting FBI director who resisted Trump demands 'forced out' of bureau: reports
The FBI’s personnel purge continues, with the latest casualty being a former acting director who resisted demands to identify agents who investigated the Jan. 6 riot.
The FBI’s personnel purge continues, with the latest casualty being a former acting director who resisted demands to identify agents who investigated the Jan. 6 riot.
Why parts of the Constitution went missing from US government website
Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.
Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn gets approval for FBI to help find 'runaway Texas House Democrats'
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, got approval for the FBI to help Texas law enforcement locate state legislators who have fled the state to prevent a quorum and stall the legislative process.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, got approval for the FBI to help Texas law enforcement locate state legislators who have fled the state to prevent a quorum and stall the legislative process.
AG Paxton accuses Beto O'Rourke's org. of illegally funding quorum break
Paxton said Wednesday that any “Democrat coward" found to have taken a “Beto Bribe" in an attempt to prevent the mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts will be held accountable.
Paxton said Wednesday that any “Democrat coward" found to have taken a “Beto Bribe" in an attempt to prevent the mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts will be held accountable.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Rep. Jolanda Jones apologizes for comparing Texas redistricting plan to Holocaust
Texas state Rep. Jolanda Jones apologized on Tuesday for comparing a plan to redraw the state's congressional maps to the Holocaust.
Texas state Rep. Jolanda Jones apologized on Tuesday for comparing a plan to redraw the state's congressional maps to the Holocaust.
Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
Texas redistricting: A look at the process and requirements
Texas politicians and political activists are waging a battle over mid-decade congressional redistricting to benefit the Republican Party. Here's a look at the process required to make it happen.
Texas politicians and political activists are waging a battle over mid-decade congressional redistricting to benefit the Republican Party. Here's a look at the process required to make it happen.
Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
'Come and take it': Texas Dems in MA say they aren't scared of quorum break arrests
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
Ken Paxton will ask court to vacate seats of Democrats who do not return by Friday
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
Sen. Cornyn calls on FBI to help bring back Texas Dems that fled the state
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
Young Americans are less likely to follow politics or think voting is important: Poll
Young Americans are tuning out of politics, a new poll shows. Here’s what we know.
Young Americans are tuning out of politics, a new poll shows. Here’s what we know.
'Time for y'all to love America again': Texas Dems in Illinois call on Republicans to 'be brave'
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois this week to break quorum called on state Republicans to "be brave" and refuse President Donald Trump's demand to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois this week to break quorum called on state Republicans to "be brave" and refuse President Donald Trump's demand to redraw the state's congressional districts.