Senate votes to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt
The CEO of troubled hospital operator Steward Health Care was held in criminal contempt of Congress after he failed to appear at a hearing.
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The CEO of troubled hospital operator Steward Health Care was held in criminal contempt of Congress after he failed to appear at a hearing.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Senator Peter Welch joins nearly a dozen House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to end his candidacy.
Republicans largely opposed a vote to advance a bill to protect access to contraception Wednesday, as Democrats make a push to center reproductive rights in the run-up to the election.
The package comes as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has outlined plans for the chamber to put reproductive rights "front and center" this month.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists."
Rep. Colin Allred would be the first Black senator from Texas if elected.
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
The Go Safe Act would effectively ban some semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines.
Even though the $95 billion aid package passed the upper chamber, its prospects in the House appear dim.
The immigration deal would overhaul American border policy by restricting access to the asylum system during spikes in illegal immigration.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, wants any deal on border security to include designating cartels as terrorist organizations.
The bill does not include language blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy or restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender service members and dependents.
Partisan gridlock has doomed numerous other attempts to pass a bipartisan reform of the U.S. immigration system, which has not been updated in any significant way since 1996.
The Senate Minority Leader commented on his health status during a broader discussion about foreign policy on "Face the Nation."
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial on corruption allegations is among several such proceedings that have occurred in U.S. history.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
Central Division officers responded to reports of a possible shooting on Wesleyan Dr. S. on Thursday.
After a weekend of sunshine and above normal temperatures, North Texas will experience a drop in temperatures next week.
Texas voters are nearing the deadline to register for the 2024 election.
Franklin "The Helper" Edwards wants to take books to the community rather than have them come to him. Thursday, his "Franklinmobile" hit the road.
Chelsea Thatcher, who was born without a uterus due to a condition known as MRKH, is now the mother of a one-year-old daughter, Matilda, thanks to a uterus transplant from her friend.
One of the victims endured 12 fractures on her face. Doctors say she will never look the same again.
Central Division officers responded to reports of a possible shooting on Wesleyan Dr. S. on Thursday.
After a weekend of sunshine and above normal temperatures, North Texas will experience a drop in temperatures next week.
The 82-time PGA Tour winner disclosed his plans Thursday in a letter on the community's website.
The 62-year-old man held positions as a theological librarian and professor of theology and ethics at Brite Divinity School.
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
Texas voters are nearing the deadline to register for the 2024 election.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican party.
The Biden administration will not extend the legal status of tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants who were allowed to fly to the U.S. under a sponsorship program.
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Arcilia Acosta, chair of the Dallas Citizens Council, began the roll call of the political hall of fame, all voicing opposition to several down-ballot charter amendments coming before voters on Nov. 5: S, T and U.
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
Lowriders are mobile masterpieces that represent decades of culture in the Hispanic community. This artistry filled downtown Fort Worth during Sundance Square's Car and Culture Show on Sept. 21.
The 75-year-old was not only the first female tennis star from Latin America, but she was also a member of the "Original 9," a group of female tennis players led by Billie Jean King.
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks will miss the game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve with a foot injury.
In less than three months on campus, head coach Dusty Ortiz turned Creekview into a winner with a streak-busting victory over Irving in the season opener.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
The three-day celebration included games, over 75 vendors, and pups decked out in German attire for the wiener dog races.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
