Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts

Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.

Epstein files latest: DOJ will give documents to Congress

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files

Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.

What happens during the second special session? | Texas: The Issue is

In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.

RFK Jr. says he is not running for president in 2028

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.