FEMA website consolidates resources for governments, nonprofits, survivors
Texas communities will find a wide range of support at FEMA’s centralized online resource for governments, nonprofits and Hurricane Harvey survivors working on their long-term recovery.
Corporate income tax can be revitalized, say Baker Institute experts
The tax cuts passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump last year offer a starting point offer for revitalizing the corporate income tax (CIT), according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Feeling lucky? Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots combined are now more than $1.2 BILLION
Good people of America, the dream is still alive. There was no winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
For women, Clinton is a bigger disappointment than Trump
Since the explosion of #MeToo in October 2017, many of us have become jaded to the stock responses we can often expect from certain figures to stories of sexual harassment and abuse. At a rally in Pennsylvania last week, for …
Elizabeth Warren might have actually made things worse with her DNA gambit
Twenty-four hours after Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren shocked the political world with a five-minute video (and a mountain of documentation) aimed at putting to bed the controversy over her claims of Native American heritage, it's becoming increasingly clear the strategy …
Where Beto O'Rourke's contribution bonanza came from
Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O'Rourke reported a record haul of campaign cash last quarter, with donations pouring in from people across the country, as he tries to gain momentum in the Texas US Senate race against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Trump defends Saudi Arabia as accusations mount over journalist disappearance
President Donald Trump has defended Saudi Arabia as accusations mount over its de facto ruler's close links to the men who apparently killed a journalist in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
USA Gymnastics loses its 2nd president in 2 months
The revolving door of USA Gymnastics' top leadership keeps spinning as the organization struggles to recover from the Larry Nassar scandal.
Julian Castro says he's 'likely' to challenge Trump in 2020
Former Obama administration official and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro said he is "likely" to challenge President Donald Trump in 2020.
Former Senate Intelligence Committee staffer pleads guilty to lying to FBI investigators
Former Senate Intelligence Committee staff member James Wolfe pleaded guilty Monday to one count of lying to the FBI about his contacts with a reporter.
American Bar Association drops review of Kavanaugh
The American Bar Association will no longer review its "well qualified" rating of Justice Brett Kavanaugh now that the Senate confirmed him, an ABA official told CNN Monday.
High school graduate sues school board, saying he got banned from schools for criticizing teachers
An 18-year-old Milford High School graduate filed a lawsuit against the city’s school board, claiming they sent a police officer to his home and banned him from schools and meetings because he criticized teachers’ political activity.
Florida schools scramble to get students back in class after Hurricane Michael
Florida Panhandle officials are trying to figure out how to resume classes after Hurricane Michael damaged or destroyed many schools last week.
Elizabeth Warren releases DNA test with 'strong evidence' of Native American ancestry
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has released the results of a DNA analysis showing she has distant Native American ancestry, in an apparent attempt to pre-empt further questions and attacks should she run for president in 2020.
Houston-Based Mattress Firm Launches Exclusive Houston Texans Mattress Line
The Houston Texans and Mattress Firm are thrilled to announce a new product line dedicated to Texans fans. Fans can purchase the exclusive Houston Texans product line from all 106 Mattress Firm stores in Greater Houston. In partnership with the …
