Rubio Faces Moment Of Truth On Secretary Of State Vote
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida faces a moment of truth as a Senate committee prepares to vote on President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of state.
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Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida faces a moment of truth as a Senate committee prepares to vote on President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of state.
Sen. Marco Rubio said that he's still backing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump even though he finds the man offensive. Rubio's campaign issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.
Addressing hundreds of raucous supporters at a hotel in his hometown of Houston, Cruz said that "after tonight, America now has a clear choice."
Marco Rubio implicitly rebuked Trump throughout a speech announcing he was dropping out of the race, imploring Americans to "not give in to the fear, do not give in to the frustration."
Marco Rubio and John Kasich are fighting for their political futures Tuesday, desperate for wins in their home states of Florida and Ohio to keep their White House hopes alive and complicate Donald Trump's path to the nomination.
Marco Rubio is urging Republicans to vote for home-state Gov. John Kasich in Ohio's primary. It's all part of the extraordinary tactics Donald Trump's presidential foes are resorting to in last-ditch efforts to block the party's front-runner.
A resistance to all things Obama gave birth to the tea party movement that powered the GOP to political success in multiple states. Yet, contained in the movement and its triumphs, were the seeds of destruction.
Republican leaders are grappling with the prospect that the best hope for stopping Donald Trump's march to the nomination may be Ted Cruz, who causes as much heartburn among party elites as the billionaire businessman, if not more.
Marco Rubio finds his Oval Office ambitions squeezed by Donald Trump's outsider ambush and the Republican Party's resulting identity crisis. The Florida senator has struggled to reconnect with the voters.
The Republican field of Presidential candidates appears to be shrinking.
Experts say the ultimate results in Tuesday's election could hinge on voter turn-out.
Neither Marco Rubio or Donald Trump held back when it came to their opinions of each other.
Taking the stage at Klyde Warren Park Florida senator and presidential hopeful Marco Rubio told the crowd that he is a real conservative and the person who can unite the GOP.
From Houston, the GOP candidates spread out in the hunt for Super Tuesday votes, with Cruz headed for Tennessee and Virginia on Friday. Both Trump and Rubio are signaling they're unwilling to cede Texas, the crown jewel of Super Tuesday, to the home state senator, Cruz.
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz barreled into Thursday's Republican debate eager to seize one last chance to slow Donald Trump's before next week's Super Tuesday mega-round of voting, and immediately took him on over his immigration positions and more.
With Donald Trump's grasp on the Republican presidential nomination tightening, the billionaire businessman's rivals get one more chance to challenge the GOP front-runner on the debate stage before next week's slate of Super Tuesday contests.
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio will be in North Texas on Friday.
The Texas Senator said he can't wait to come home to the Lone Star State after finishing in a close third behind Marco Rubio in South Carolina.
Former President George W. Bush said in a statement he congratulated his brother on his campaign.
A three-way feud among the GOP's leading White House contenders escalated Wednesday, with Sen. Ted Cruz daring Donald Trump to sue him and dismissing Marco Rubio's charges of dishonesty.
Jeb Bush is swinging at fellow Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio, Donald Trump and John Kasich on Wednesday, dismissing them as ill-prepared as he fights for his political survival.
The nation's first presidential primary of the 2016 election season started early Tuesday morning in New Hampshire, and it seems as though a lot of people are showing up to perform their civic duty.
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum ended his bid for the White House on Wednesday and said that he will support Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio sprinted toward the Iowa caucuses Sunday, avoiding direct confrontations with his opponents and instead projecting a vision that looks more toward the general election.
Under pressure to emerge as the Republican mainstream's presidential contender, Sen. Marco Rubio is increasingly relying on a national strategy as he lowers expectations for February's primary contests.
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
City officials say no homes or businesses reported flooding.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
City officials say no homes or businesses reported flooding.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
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.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
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.
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.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
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.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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.
