Politics

One-on-one with Rep. Colin Allred

The congressman and candidate for Senate explains why he's challenging Ted Cruz. He also speaks with Jack Fink about the Israel-Hamas war and the border.

• Nov 2, 2023

House passes GOP-backed $14.3 billion Israel aid bill despite Biden veto threat

The measure is expected to be dead on arrival in the Senate.

• Nov 2, 2023

Biden calls for "pause" in Israel-Hamas war

The president is under growing pressure from those who say Israel's bombardment of Gaza is collective punishment.

• Nov 2, 2023

Congresswoman Kay Granger praised for her service after announcing she won't run for reelection

It will be an end of a political era in Fort Worth.

• Nov 1, 2023

Donald Trump Jr. began testifying at the Trump fraud trial. Here's what to know.

Donald Trump Jr. was called to the stand in a New York courtroom Wednesday to testify in the civil fraud trial, the first of four Trumps who are expected to be called in the coming days.

• Nov 2, 2023

Gov. Abbott expands third special session agenda to include public school funding, teacher pay raises

The governor said his announcement comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.

• Oct 31, 2023

FBI director warns of terror threats inspired by Hamas' attack on Israel

FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress that Hamas' terror attacks on Israel could motivate threats similar to those posed by ISIS in years past

• Oct 31, 2023

Attorney General Ken Paxton to stand trial on state charges April 15

Harris County Judge Andrea Beall announced the court date during a hearing Monday morning.

• Oct 30, 2023

Judge orders Biden admin to stop cutting razor wire at border

Gov. Greg Abbott called the ruling "Another win for Texas."

• Oct 30, 2023

What Biden's executive order on AI does and means

"AI is all around us," President Biden said before signing an executive order governing the safety and security of AI.

• Oct 30, 2023

Gun control advocates press gridlocked Congress after mass shooting in Maine

Dozens of House Democrats sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson to point out that while the House was without a speaker, "2,030 people have died from gun violence."

• Oct 30, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence drops out of 2024 presidential race

"We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets," former Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday.

• Oct 28, 2023

Members of Congress discuss new speaker of the House, government funding deadline

"He's a conservative and he's just a good man, and you ask anybody in our conference, they will always talk about just how good a man he is," Republican Congressman Jake Ellzey said.

• Oct 27, 2023

One-on-one with Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Jack Fink sits down with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. to discuss the new Speaker of the House, funding the federal government, and the Israel-Hamas war.

• Oct 27, 2023

Here's a timeline of Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal troubles

He was acquitted of wrongdoing in his impeachment trial. But the attorney general now faces a long-delayed criminal case.

• Oct 27, 2023

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