Judge to decide if Texas too slow in improving foster care — and deserves penalty
A showdown started Monday in Dallas over whether Gov. Greg Abbott and two state agencies should be held in contempt of court for failing to make needed improve…
Government and Politics
-
![]()
-
![]()
ELECTION 2024 | Miller announces re-election bid for Texas’ 5th District judge
TEXARKANA, Texas -- The 5th District Court judge is seeking reelection.
-
![]()
Louisiana granted extra time to draw new congressional map that complies with Voting Rights Act
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Louisiana lawmakers now have until the end of January to draw and pass new congressional boundaries to replace a current map that a federal…
-
![]()
U.S. targets oil and natural gas industry’s role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration on Saturday issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry for…
-
![]()
Muslim group vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over war stance
CHICAGO -- Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday at a conference in suburban …
-
![]()
Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes
A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates …
-
![]()
House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It’s just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history
WASHINGTON -- The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of co…
-
![]()
Congress is eying immigration limits as GOP demands border changes in swap for Biden overseas aid
WASHINGTON -- As record numbers of migrants surge at the southern U.S. border, many seeking asylum, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has told Con…
-
![]()
Arkansas attorney general rejects wording of ballot measure seeking to repeal state’s abortion ban
LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected on Tuesday the wording of a proposed ballot measure that, if approved, would repeal the state's a…
-
![]()
Winning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?
WASHINGTON -- By now, Americans should be well aware that the process of electing a president isn't like electing a senator or governor. That's especially true…
-
![]()
Public comment on Marvin Nichols Reservoir study taken through Friday
Those who want to add their comments to a study of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir are running out of time.
-
![]()
Rosalynn Carter’s intimate funeral held in town where she, her husband were born
PLAINS, Ga. -- With her frail husband as a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends Wednesday at her funeral in the sam…
-
Subscriber Exclusive
Congress buys more time to pass expensive farm bill with limited time ahead
WASHINGTON -- Congress was supposed to pass a new farm bill by Sept. 30, but that did not happen.
-
![]()
Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK’s Sunak scraps leaders’ meeting over Parthenon Marbles
LONDON -- Greek officials said Tuesday that they will continue talks with the British Museum about bringing the Parthenon Marbles back to Athens, despite U.K. …
-
![]()
Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here’s why that makes a deal so tough
WASHINGTON -- As Congress returns to session this week, lawmakers will be trying to forge an agreement on sending a new round of wartime assistance to Ukraine.…
