Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn clash in first public comments since Trump’s Texas Senate endorsement
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
'A true MAGA warrior:' Trump backs Paxton in Senate GOP runoff
President Donald Trump said he would endorse a candidate in the contentious Republican Senate runoff in Texas as early as Tuesday afternoon.
President Donald Trump said he would endorse a candidate in the contentious Republican Senate runoff in Texas as early as Tuesday afternoon.
FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
Texas May 26, 2026 primary runoff elections: Key races to watch in Houston
Voters across Texas will head to the polls for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections. Here are some races to watch in the Houston area.
Voters across Texas will head to the polls for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections. Here are some races to watch in the Houston area.
Early voting for Texas primary runoffs is underway
Early voting for the Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday.
Early voting for the Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Houston City Council District C special election runoff results
Panzarella will finish out the remainder of the term that expires on Jan. 1, 2028.
Panzarella will finish out the remainder of the term that expires on Jan. 1, 2028.
Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Petition fails to extend voting period for Houston District C runoff
A petition to extend the voting period for Houston's District C runoff election was rejected in court on Friday, an attorney confirmed with FOX 26.
A petition to extend the voting period for Houston's District C runoff election was rejected in court on Friday, an attorney confirmed with FOX 26.
Texas Children's Hospital must build 'detransition clinic' after $10M settlement
Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.
Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.