DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.

Texas bill would allow voters to decide future of Daylight Saving Time

Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.

"I'm honored to be her mom": Trump re-names wildlife refuge in Jocelyn Nungaray's honor

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an order re-naming the “Anahuac Wildlife Refuge" to the "Jocelyn Nungaray Wildlife Refuge". Jocelyn was killed in North Houston in June 2024 by two undocumented Venezuelan nationals, according to police. Jocelyn's mom spoke with FOX 26 about the national honor.

Texas bill to ban cellphones in schools gains traction

Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.

Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.

Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.