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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."
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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.
The San Francisco speech was the former vice president's first major public remarks since losing the November election to President Trump.
The Texas Democratic Party elected its new Chairman: Kendall Scudder of Dallas. He details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
In a letter to the Architect of the Capitol, Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Virginia Democrat who serves as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, asked for updated estimates on how much of the costs are being covered by federal taxpayers.
The president can't shut down the agency by himself. Only members of Congress have the authority to do so.
Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, whose chairmanship is coming to an end, said in an interview with CBS News he hopes Democrats come to "understand that you've got to be more elastic than rigid."
Carter is the last Democratic nominee to win the state of Texas in the general election.
It's the time for transitions across Texas as leadership changes take effect before the new term.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond. This week, the focus is on election day on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
Corey Daniels,26, was arrested after a warrant was issued for one count of capital murder in the death of Bre'Asia Simone Johnson, APD said.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The dry weather pattern isn't expected to last much longer. Starting Tuesday night through the next weekend, rain and storms will be possible.
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
Corey Daniels,26, was arrested after a warrant was issued for one count of capital murder in the death of Bre'Asia Simone Johnson, APD said.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The dry weather pattern isn't expected to last much longer. Starting Tuesday night through the next weekend, rain and storms will be possible.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
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.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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.
