World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
US Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate in untested DNA case
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate in a challenge over whether he had standing to sue a district attorney who refused to test DNA evidence.
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate in a challenge over whether he had standing to sue a district attorney who refused to test DNA evidence.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Trump at NATO: From ‘daddy’ comment to defending US strikes on Iran
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
Here's what's in and out of Trump's spending bill as Senate works to meet July 4 deadline
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
House blocks progressive's Trump impeachment bid with bipartisan vote
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
Melissa and Mark Hortman, their dog to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Israel-Iran updates: Ceasefire shaky as Israel says Iran launched more missiles
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
Al Green introduces articles of impeachment against Trump over Iran attacks
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to recent attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to recent attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Trump swearing video: Says Iran, Israel ‘don’t know what the f—’ they’re doing
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Feds warn of terrorist activity on US soil amid Iran conflict; Houston law enforcement responds
A new terrorism advisory from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has created a "heightened threat environment" across the country, prompting federal and local authorities to increase security coordination, and encourage public vigilance.
A new terrorism advisory from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has created a "heightened threat environment" across the country, prompting federal and local authorities to increase security coordination, and encourage public vigilance.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Veto of Texas THC ban makes medical marijuana expansion ‘worthless’
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.