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Voters to Trump: Never Tweet

President Trump's approval ratings are dismal in the new CNN national poll. Ditto his trust ratings. And the numbers around whether his first six months on office have been a success or a failure. And virtually every other number in …

Veteran US Diplomat to Serve as Acting Assistant Secretary for Middle East Affairs

Veteran American diplomat David Satterfield is expected to become the new acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs beginning next month, replacing Stuart Jones, who is leaving the department, senior State Department officials confirmed to CNN.

Escaped Ohio Inmate Kills Himself in Parent's Basement, Police Say

A suspected rapist -- who escaped last week during a prison transport in Ohio -- killed himself Monday, marking the end of an interstate manhunt, police said.

Biology Isn't Why Tech Is a Boys' Club

It was an unoriginal argument: Women aren't biologically fit to succeed in tech.

Police Hunt Man Who Knocked Woman in Front of London Bus

British police released dramatic video footage Tuesday appearing to show a jogger pushing a woman into the path of an oncoming London bus.

Democratic Socialists Are Taking Themselves Seriously. Should Democrats?

It was a little after 3 p.m. on Saturday here, the third day of the Democratic Socialists of America biannual convention, and it was time to vote. But the murmurs on the floor were growing louder and soon the problem …

Four Big Things That Could Stand In the Way of Tax Reform

There's a long list of reasons why Republicans' plan to overhaul the nation's tax system is going to be complicated this fall.

Democrats' Road to a House Majority Runs Through 7 California Seats

For Democrats hoping to turn President Donald Trump's unpopularity into an opportunity to take control of the House next year, this Orange County community is ground zero.

5 Things for Tuesday, August 8: North Korea, African Votes, Marine Crash, Obamacare

It's safety first for this month's solar eclipse: Don't buy bogus sunglasses. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Passing of Former Texas Governor Mark White

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken over the passing of my dear friend, former Texas Governor Mark White, and offer my most sincere prayers and condolences to his wife Linda and the rest of their family.”

Representative Garnet F. Coleman on Passing of Governor Mark White

Today, August 5, 2017, former Texas Governor Mark White passed away. Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Condemns Harvard Law Professor Over Racially Charged Remarks

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “I am highly offended and disturbed by the remarks of Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz and firmly believe that racism has no place in the nation’s judicial system.”

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Kicks Off Annual “Installation Blitz” to Help Houstonians in Need “Beat The Heat”

Jackson Lee: “We should never risk the lives of seniors and children who are most at risk for health-related complications in Houston’s extreme heat.”

You Don’t Need To Change Your Company Culture To Attract Millennials

Employers spend a lot of time puzzling over what they need to do to attract millennials and how to retain those young employees once they hire them.

Details Regarding Funeral And Memorial Services For Former Governor Mark White

On behalf of the White family, the Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released funeral and memorial service details for former Governor Mark White. Funeral services will take place in Houston, TX at Second Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 9th …