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President Donald Trump has signed legislation that clears the way for his defense secretary pick -- retired Marine Gen. James Mattis -- to run the Pentagon, if confirmed by the Senate.
Republicans in North Texas are celebrating the peaceful transfer of power on Friday morning, after President Trump was officially sworn into office as the 45th leader of the United States.
Read the full text of President Trump's inaugural address, as it was prepared, which he delivered Friday morning just after he was sworn into office as the 45th leader of the United States.
Donald Trump's decision not to appoint any Latinos to his Cabinet is drawing fierce criticism from Hispanics, who call it a major setback for the nation's largest minority group.
Donald Trump's first meal as President of the United States isn't too far from the typical power lunch for a billionaire businessman. It includes lobster, beef and a rich chocolate dessert.
Madonna, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, is trying to put a positive spin on his Friday inauguration. "He's actually doing us a great service, because we have gone as low as we can go," she said Thursday night.
If you have any business in the downtown Austin area, or are headed south for a visit to the Texas capitol city - be prepared to be met by protesters.
Some of the hundreds of thousands of people expected to fill the nation's capital for the inauguration of Donald Trump say they plan to do their best do disrupt the day.
Donald Trump is set to stand in front of the U.S. Capitol, place his hand on Abraham Lincoln's Bible and take the oath of office as the next President of the United States. And the world will hold its breath.
Some parents were surprised to receive an email this week from the district alerting them that they have the option to pull their child from viewing the inauguration.
As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States Friday, many inauguration events will be under the watchful eye of a Fort Worth-based events company.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sonny Perdue to lead the Agriculture Department.
Donald Trump said that his inauguration will have "an unbelievable, perhaps record-setting turnout." But counting the number of people at major public events is as much an art as a science.
Donald Trump's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that climate change is real, breaking with both Trump's previous comments and his own past statements.
Donald Trump intends to nominate former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to serve as agriculture secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision but not authorized to speak publicly.
Eight tumultuous years at the helm of American power have come and gone, but for President Barack Obama, this is finally the end.
President Barack Obama opened his final news conference by sending his thoughts and prayers to former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he has turned down several jobs in the Trump administration because his wife refuses to move to Washington.
Don't expect any letup in tweeting from Donald Trump after he becomes president.
Donald Trump has been tweeting that his inauguration will bring record numbers of people to Washington -- and he's doing his utmost to make that happen.
Attorneys generals from six states, including New York's Eric Schneiderman, have sent a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general.
"If Mr. Trump gets what he wants done, it will be quite dramatic," said Dallas tax lawyer Garrett Gregory speaking about the tax changes Trump touted during his campaign.
The Obama administration is seeking to persuade the Supreme Court to retain a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes.
Citing the "momentous changes" in her life, like her father being elected to the White House, Ivanka Trump and her publisher are pushing back the release of her book from early March to early May.
As Donald Trump approaches his inauguration, young Americans have a deeply pessimistic view about his incoming administration, with young blacks, Latinos and Asian Americans particularly concerned.
The team's new partnership with Creative Artists Agency signals the start of a broader vision for reimagining the fan experience beyond the American Airlines Center.
The grieving family of two fathers killed in a tragic crash in far north Dallas is speaking out, as support from across the country pours in and renews concerns about safety at a busy intersection near Coit and Frankford.
A new video shows what led up to the third shooting by a Dallas police officer this year.
City inspectors documented widespread safety, health, and structural problems at apartments, a motel, and two convenience stores during the pilot effort.
Stolen guns and evidence of dog fighting were seized as officers executed warrants at dozens of locations.
The team's new partnership with Creative Artists Agency signals the start of a broader vision for reimagining the fan experience beyond the American Airlines Center.
The grieving family of two fathers killed in a tragic crash in far north Dallas is speaking out, as support from across the country pours in and renews concerns about safety at a busy intersection near Coit and Frankford.
A new video shows what led up to the third shooting by a Dallas police officer this year.
City inspectors documented widespread safety, health, and structural problems at apartments, a motel, and two convenience stores during the pilot effort.
Stolen guns and evidence of dog fighting were seized as officers executed warrants at dozens of locations.
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.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
President Trump says nearly all governors are welcome at the White House for a formal meeting and dinner next week, though the Democratic governors of Maryland and Colorado are still being excluded.
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
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.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
While most of the fans are watching from their seats, there are other ways to watch the Nexo Dallas Open up close and in style.
Two North Texas sports legends will have a prominent place in the next big sporting event coming to Arlington.
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
The Texas Rangers announced promotional dates for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field on Tuesday.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
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.
