Cornyn says he's "confident in the outcome" in the Texas Senate race
Cornyn and Paxton have repeatedly taken shots at each other over social media ahead of the March GOP primary.
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Cornyn and Paxton have repeatedly taken shots at each other over social media ahead of the March GOP primary.
Congressman Marc Veasey recounted that a previous fight over redistricting delayed the Texas primary in 2012 from early March to late May.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
In the weeks since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., violent crime is down vs. the same time last year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux are sparring over crime stats, with each citing data to claim their city is safer.
A recent poll shows the race is getting tighter between Paxton and Cornyn.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
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.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
The vote will take place after Democrats returned to the House Monday, which established a quorum for the first time in two weeks.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming the voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems over its role in the 2020 election.
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Speaker Dustin Burrows said House members must be at the Capitol at noon, Monday, Aug. 18.
Republican leaders said that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m., both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
President Trump visits Alaska Friday for what the White House has called a "listening exercise" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
Trump announced the "highly anticipated" summit with Putin in a post on Truth Social late last week, saying the leaders are set to meet Friday in Alaska.
"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.
When the House reconvened Tuesday morning, it failed to make a quorum again with 95 lawmakers present.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions about trying to add as many as three GOP congressional seats in addition to the five already being sought.
On the fourth try, the Texas House failed to make quorum, with 96 lawmakers present.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
The union said financial losses have mounted for the airline since the COVID pandemic and operational performance is behind its competitors.
A man and his dog in a small South Carolina town had nowhere to turn when a rare winter storm struck, until the community pulled together to help.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
The union said financial losses have mounted for the airline since the COVID pandemic and operational performance is behind its competitors.
A man and his dog in a small South Carolina town had nowhere to turn when a rare winter storm struck, until the community pulled together to help.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
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.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
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.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Playing in this year's Super Bowl was Rockwall legend Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Rockwall community couldn't be prouder of him.
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?
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 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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.
