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California lawmakers are nearing a decision that will decide the fate of a climate initiative that their governor holds up as a model to be replicated around the world to confront rising global temperatures.
U.S. officials say the Trump administration is pushing ahead with Obama-era plans to create an independent military Cyber Command in hopes of intensifying America's ability to wage cyberwar against the Islamic State group and other foes.
Whether Texas eventually enacts a law requiring transgender people to use public restrooms according to their birth-certificate gender, the issue is looming large over Republican primaries set for March.
Sen. John McCain's absence from the Senate as he recovers from surgery for a blood clot has led the GOP leadership to postpone consideration of health care legislation already on the brink.
Governor Greg Abbott launched his re-election campaign in San Antonio Friday while a Democratic candidate for governor emerges.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is running for governor in the 2018 election.
Sen. John Cornyn expects to start debate on the Senate's health care bill next week but says of holding together the Republican votes necessary to do so, "It's going to be a nail-bitter, no question."
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is out of the hospital after being treated for dehydration in Canada, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are projected to receive their biggest payment increase in years this January.
The Republican-led House has turned aside a measure that sought to strike an Obama-era practice of requiring the Pentagon to pay for gender transition surgeries and hormone therapy.
A federal judge in Hawaii has further weakened President Donald Trump's already diluted travel ban by vastly expanding the list of family relationships with U.S. citizens that visa applicants can use to get into the U.S.
The pair spent about 45 minutes answering questions from a moderator before standing with SMU graduates for photographs.
Abbott said in a Facebook video late Thursday that he'll unveil "the next step in our campaign" on Friday, the fourth anniversary of a San Antonio event where he unveiled his original gubernatorial run.
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wants to help current and retired teachers with millions of dollars in bonuses.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being treated for dehydration in Canada, where he's helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity.
