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Charles Butt Donates $5 Million to J.J. Watt Foundation

Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $5 million contribution to the Justin J. Watt Foundation’s Houston Flood Relief Fund.

Governor Abbott Visits Wharton And Beaumont Communities Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the storm-affected areas of Wharton and Beaumont, TX where he met with local officials, and received on-site updates on the recovery efforts currently underway. During his visit, the Governor thanked local officials for their tireless …

President Donald J. Trump Announces White House Appointments

President Donald J. Trump today announced the following White House appointments:

Notice of Special Emergency Item to be Considered by the City Council of the City of Houston

Because of substantial flooding, other severe weather, and hazardous conditions caused by Hurricane Harvey and the need to provide emergency housing to hundreds of persons displaced by Hurricane Harvey, an emergency, urgent public necessity, and imminent threat to public health …

Time Will Tell What Harvey Did to Texas Coastal Landscapes

Unlike people and animals, plants can’t evacuate when threatening weather approaches, and long tenures in flood waters can take a toll.

Jeff Sessions is Doing What President Trump Can't

His White House in a perpetual state of soap operatic turmoil, President Donald Trump could very well enter 2018 without a single major legislative victory to his name.

Civil Rights Groups Criticize Trump Justice Pick Ahead of Hearing

The questioning could be intense for President Donald Trump's pick to head the Justice Department's civil rights division, as Eric Dreiband's nomination goes before the Senate judiciary committee Wednesday.

Clinton Consumed with Russian Meddling, She Writes In New Book

In a never-to-be confrontation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hillary Clinton hoped to stare down the Russian leader who US intelligence believes worked to elect her campaign rival.

What Trump Said About DACA in 12 Hours

Here's a what President Donald Trump and his administration said about DACA -- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program -- and how it unfolded on Tuesday.

How Much Trouble Is Bob Menendez Actually In?

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial today in a federal court in Newark, New Jersey, on charges of bribery in regard to his relationship with a campaign donor. Menendez has, from the start, insisted that he is totally …

5 Things for September 6: Irma, DACA, Sen. Menendez, Iran, Health & Height

Looks like we might get flying cars (and electric ones at that!) after all. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

China Willing to 'pay a price' for Stronger North Korea Sanctions

China is willing to take the economic hit of greater sanctions on North Korea, a top official said Monday, as Washington continues to pressure Beijing on the issue.

Trump's 'fire and fury' Rhetoric Met With Defiance By Kim Jong Un

While triggering global geopolitical shockwaves, North Korea's nuclear test also represents a flagrant personal challenge to President Donald Trump and his strategy of escalating the showdown with Pyongyang with explosive rhetoric.

What Is a Hydrogen Bomb and Can North Korea Deliver One?

North Korea says it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, raising fears it is getting closer to achieving its goal of a nuclear-tipped intercontinental missile.

Joel Osteen Says Church Has Opened Doors to Flood Victims

The megachurch led by Joel Osteen is receiving people who need shelter and also helping evacuees with supplies such as baby food, formula and other shelter needs, the church announced via Twitter Tuesday morning.