Hegseth & Patel facing uphill battle for confirmation
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's embattled nominee to lead the Defense Department, pushing back on damaging allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and a long history of heavy, abusive drinking. Also under heavy scrutiny and growing concern, President Elect Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, who has publicly stated in the past that he, as a member of a new MAGA administration, would go after people in the media. Patel has since softened that rhetoric, calling journalists invaluable.
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's embattled nominee to lead the Defense Department, pushing back on damaging allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and a long history of heavy, abusive drinking. Also under heavy scrutiny and growing concern, President Elect Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, who has publicly stated in the past that he, as a member of a new MAGA administration, would go after people in the media. Patel has since softened that rhetoric, calling journalists invaluable.
Biden pardons son despite previous pledges not to
President Joe Biden does what he pledged not to, pardoning his law breaking son Hunter for crimes stretching back more than a decade. I think it was absolutely shameful. It was an abuse of power. And it was the least surprising thing we have ever seen from Joe Biden.
President Joe Biden does what he pledged not to, pardoning his law breaking son Hunter for crimes stretching back more than a decade. I think it was absolutely shameful. It was an abuse of power. And it was the least surprising thing we have ever seen from Joe Biden.
Baker Institute takes Tirz before city council
We all really need to care about the tax increment reinvestment zone because many of these quasi-governmental entities first designed to reinvigorate blighted neighborhoods, have morphed into the exact opposite, sucking hundreds of millions of dollars into affluent sections of the city to the detriment of those truly in need.
We all really need to care about the tax increment reinvestment zone because many of these quasi-governmental entities first designed to reinvigorate blighted neighborhoods, have morphed into the exact opposite, sucking hundreds of millions of dollars into affluent sections of the city to the detriment of those truly in need.
Sticker shock over property taxes in Harris County
Debilitating property tax bills are hitting Harris County homeowners just in time for the holidays. How bad are they?
Debilitating property tax bills are hitting Harris County homeowners just in time for the holidays. How bad are they?
Dan Patrick looking to crack down on THC sales in Texas
Texas vendors of THC products now squarely in the gun sights of our state's lieutenant governor. Are the days of buying delta-8 and the like truly numbered in the Lone Star State?
Texas vendors of THC products now squarely in the gun sights of our state's lieutenant governor. Are the days of buying delta-8 and the like truly numbered in the Lone Star State?
Burrows, Cook announce victory in House Speaker race
Saturday, the 88 member GOP House caucus gathered in Austin to select Dade Phelan's successor. Contention and division followed as front runner David Cook initially fell short of the two thirds margin necessary to capture the majority's endorsement. Eleventh-hour candidate and longtime Phelan ally Dustin Burrows also failed to get the necessary caucus vote, but announced he'd secured sufficient support from Democrats in the minority to win the speakership. Conservative Republicans backing Cook and the state GOP party also declared victory, with some labeling Burrows and his supporters turncoats, who are openly violating the caucus rules.
Saturday, the 88 member GOP House caucus gathered in Austin to select Dade Phelan's successor. Contention and division followed as front runner David Cook initially fell short of the two thirds margin necessary to capture the majority's endorsement. Eleventh-hour candidate and longtime Phelan ally Dustin Burrows also failed to get the necessary caucus vote, but announced he'd secured sufficient support from Democrats in the minority to win the speakership. Conservative Republicans backing Cook and the state GOP party also declared victory, with some labeling Burrows and his supporters turncoats, who are openly violating the caucus rules.
Future of student loan forgiveness
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Future of the Department of Education
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Will crackdown on progressive practices on college campuses continue?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Is Texas spending enough on public education?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Part 2: Gov. Abbott says school choice will pass in 2025
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Gov. Abbott says school choice will pass in 2025
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
What does the future look like for Houston ISD?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Shrinking enrollment at Houston ISD
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
What's next for HISD after massive bond fails?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
School vouchers
The What's Your Point? panel discusses how Texas Democrats are determined to derail Abbott's crusade to pass school choice.
The What's Your Point? panel discusses how Texas Democrats are determined to derail Abbott's crusade to pass school choice.
State Board of Education approves bible-based lessons
The What's Your Point? panel discusses Bluebonnet learning.
The What's Your Point? panel discusses Bluebonnet learning.
Mayor Whitmire announces plan to deal with homelessness
The What's Your Point? panel discusses Houston Mayor John Whitmire announcing a $70 million initiative to humanely but firmly move our city's homeless off the streets.
The What's Your Point? panel discusses Houston Mayor John Whitmire announcing a $70 million initiative to humanely but firmly move our city's homeless off the streets.
Fmr. Harris Co. Public Health Director facing charges
The What's Your Point? panel discusses indicted Harris County's former health director, now facing a felony charge for funneling favored vendor
The What's Your Point? panel discusses indicted Harris County's former health director, now facing a felony charge for funneling favored vendor
HHA Board ousts David Northern
The What's Your Point? panel discusses Mayor John Whitmire, describing the absolute boondoggle at 800 Middle Street, one of multiple debacles and instances of malfeasance, which culminated this week in the forced resignation of Houston Housing Authority President David Northern.
The What's Your Point? panel discusses Mayor John Whitmire, describing the absolute boondoggle at 800 Middle Street, one of multiple debacles and instances of malfeasance, which culminated this week in the forced resignation of Houston Housing Authority President David Northern.