Texas lawmakers react after Venezuela's President Maduro captured
Texas has the second-largest population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S., behind Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
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Texas has the second-largest population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S., behind Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
A Democratic National Committee panel has drafted proposed standards to help the party decide which states will be the earliest to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries.
Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
A Democratic state lawmaker who fled Texas in protest of a GOP redistricting effort is asking a court to let her exit the Capitol, after she was told she needs a police escort to leave the building.
"I'm debating about where I will run where they put me, which is where I live, in 33," said Crockett.
Democrats have refused to give Governor Greg Abbott the seats he wants to give to President Donald Trump.
The Texas House failed to meet quorum for the third time on Friday, as a political showdown continues to play out between Texas Republicans and Democrats over redistricting mid-decade.
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.
The House is going to meet again Friday afternoon in an attempt to make quorum.
Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."
Gov. Greg Abbott has since vowed to take steps to remove Democratic lawmakers from their seats.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
The chamber's redistricting committee approved the map on party lines, 12 to 6.
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
The Texas Democratic Party Chair discusses Blue Texas, and the party's new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026.
The gap between the RNC and DNC is wider now than it was at this same stage of the first midterm cycle after Trump's 2016 victory.
The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
Dallas police told City Council that violent crime fell 12% in 2025 despite a staffing shortage, pushing back against Gov. Greg Abbott's recent public safety claims.
After cold starts in the 30s, North Texas temperatures are rebounding into the 60s and are expected to stay warmer than average this week.
Medics worked to provide life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
Dallas police told City Council that violent crime fell 12% in 2025 despite a staffing shortage, pushing back against Gov. Greg Abbott's recent public safety claims.
After cold starts in the 30s, North Texas temperatures are rebounding into the 60s and are expected to stay warmer than average this week.
Medics worked to provide life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
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.
