Biden: First 2023 bill will legalize abortion if Democrats win enough seats
It's unlikely Democrats, who already hold House and Senate majorities, will win enough seats to do this.
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It's unlikely Democrats, who already hold House and Senate majorities, will win enough seats to do this.
When Texas' new abortion law made no exceptions in cases of rape, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott defended it with an assurance: Texas would get to work eliminating rapes.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics political reporter Jack Fink explores recent poll numbers in the November elections and an eyebrow raising endorsement in the Texas Lt. Governor's race.
Four area pastors sent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton a warning letter that they may file a lawsuit in 60 days.
Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O'Rourke campaigned in Denton on Wednesday before hundreds of supporters.
Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Denton today, a week after Governor Greg Abbott stopped in the area to campaign himself.
Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke came out swinging over the state law banning abortion, but Republican Governor Greg Abbott is holding his ground.
The majority of Texans oppose the law, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
The district says it postponed the fairs to make sure kids were getting age appropriate material, but an internal email suggests other motives may be at play.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the role abortion could play in the November election and a review of CPAC in Dallas.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will sign a controversial, first-in-the-nation gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.
A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant who was fired after sparring with her union president over abortion and other issues won a $5.1 million jury verdict.
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
"It is absolutely none of my business. I will not persecute Texas women or anyone else pursuing those same rights."
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
As the court ruled against abortion rights, Justice Clarence Thomas argued precedents on contraceptives and same-sex relationships could come next.
North Texans are organizing protests against the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to determine the legality of abortion.
Tarrant County Republican Rep. Giovanni Capriglione authored the Texas trigger law, which will ban nearly all abortions when it takes effect later this summer
About 50 or 60 protestors showed up in downtown today to protest a leaked Supreme Court draft that suggests Roe v Wade could be overturned.
Millions of Sarah Weddington's documents, photos, and other materials are housed at the archives in Texas Women's University.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
Only the pilot was on board, the FAA said, noting the information is preliminary and subject to change
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
The owner of the vehicle and a woman went to the motel to try to get the vehicle back, but the woman was shot.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
Only the pilot was on board, the FAA said, noting the information is preliminary and subject to change
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
The owner of the vehicle and a woman went to the motel to try to get the vehicle back, but the woman was shot.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses the last-minute primary shake-up in the Senate race after Rep. Jasmine Crockett entered the race.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) discusses his new property tax reform plan. He also talks about his reaction to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) joining the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, tells Jack Fink her opinion on former Congressman Colin Allred's move to leave the U.S. Senate race and join the race for the 33rd Congressional District. Johnson explained her decision to run in the 33rd District, citing significant overlap with her current constituents and strong encouragement from the community.
Former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred discusses how he came to the decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race and run for the 33rd Congressional district instead. Allred believes his prior experience in the Obama administration and six years in Congress positions will aid him in being more effective.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, four Dallas Cowboys players, four cheerleaders and team staff boarded military Blackhawk helicopters in Frisco, heading straight into the heart of Army country to honor the men and women who serve.
The University of Michigan appointed Biff Poggi as interim head coach after Sherrone Moore was terminated.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
