Trump attacks DC mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George online

Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.

Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF).

Trump to nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director

A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. 

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case

John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.

Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs

President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy

In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in 'true crime' era

Houston advocates Andy Kahan and Leticia Ybarra are launching a legislative push to update a 2013 Texas privacy law, aiming to prevent judges from publicly releasing sensitive trial evidence without a victim’s family’s consent.

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation

Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.