'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Texas investigation examines Discord after Charlie Kirk shooting
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation Thursday, accusing the popular chat platform of exposing minors to extremism.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation Thursday, accusing the popular chat platform of exposing minors to extremism.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
8 charged in case tied to Houston midwife accused of illegal abortions
The Texas Attorney General's Office announced eight people have been arrested in connection with a Houston-area medical clinic accused of providing illegal abortions.
The Texas Attorney General's Office announced eight people have been arrested in connection with a Houston-area medical clinic accused of providing illegal abortions.
Texas governor targets 'political agendas' on roads; Montrose rainbow crosswalk to be removed
The rainbow crosswalk that was recently reinstalled in Houston's Montrose neighborhood will be removed after Gov. Greg Abbott sent TxDOT a directive to ensure the removal of all "political ideologies" from roadways.
The rainbow crosswalk that was recently reinstalled in Houston's Montrose neighborhood will be removed after Gov. Greg Abbott sent TxDOT a directive to ensure the removal of all "political ideologies" from roadways.
Ted Cruz demands answers from Wikipedia for 'left-wing bias'
Cruz's letter, which says Wikidepia has allowed anti-Semitism in its articles, comes about two weeks after he called out the FCC chair for "dangerous" comments on government censorship.
Cruz's letter, which says Wikidepia has allowed anti-Semitism in its articles, comes about two weeks after he called out the FCC chair for "dangerous" comments on government censorship.
What is Antifa?
President Donald Trump held a roundtable on Antifa Wednesday after previously designating the group as a “terrorist organization."
President Donald Trump held a roundtable on Antifa Wednesday after previously designating the group as a “terrorist organization."
Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89
Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.
Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.
Bondi testifies at congressional hearing on DOJ
Pam Bondi avoided questions while defending herself during a congressional hearing amid criticism that she's turning the Justice Department into a weapon to seek revenge against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Pam Bondi avoided questions while defending herself during a congressional hearing amid criticism that she's turning the Justice Department into a weapon to seek revenge against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
White House says it will use tariff revenue to save food aid program
The White House said it has found a workaround to fund a food program during the government shutdown to keep aid flowing for millions of women and children. Here’s what we know.
The White House said it has found a workaround to fund a food program during the government shutdown to keep aid flowing for millions of women and children. Here’s what we know.
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.