Elon Musk political party: What to know about the 'America Party'
Making good on his promise, Elon Musk said Saturday he was launching a new political party after President Trump signed the “big beautiful” bill into law – and calling it The America Party.
Making good on his promise, Elon Musk said Saturday he was launching a new political party after President Trump signed the “big beautiful” bill into law – and calling it The America Party.
Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic
President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.
President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.
'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
Early voting, mail-in ballots grow in popularity, despite rhetoric
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.
'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
Veteran says legal THC prescription cost him custody rights
A Texas combat veteran says he feels tasked with choosing between time with his daughter and the medication that allows him to be a good dad.
A Texas combat veteran says he feels tasked with choosing between time with his daughter and the medication that allows him to be a good dad.
‘Senior bonus’ explained: What Trump's budget bill means for Social Security taxes
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Texas families of different faiths sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
Who is running for US Senate in Texas?
The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates. Here's who is running.
The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates. Here's who is running.
‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Colin Allred announces 2026 U.S. Senate run in Texas
Colin Allred, a former U.S. Representative and ex-NFL linebacker, has announced he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Colin Allred, a former U.S. Representative and ex-NFL linebacker, has announced he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Fewer adults are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ proud to be an American, poll shows
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.