CNN: McConnell to delay the vote on health care bill until after July 4 recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will delay the vote on the Republican leadership's health care bill until after the July 4 recess, two sources told CNN.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Kolkhorst, Rep. Simmons' Intention To Author Privacy Protection Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to protect the privacy of women and children. This is one of 20 items that Governor Abbott previously announced will be added to …
Taste of Houston Festival 2017
Taste of Houston Festival 2017 will take place at the bucolic Town Green Park in The Woodlands, September 9th and 10th! For two full days Town Green Park and the promenade will be filled with over 220 Eateries, Artists, Crafters, …
CAIR-Houston Says SCOTUS 'Muslim Ban' Decision Ignores Anti-Muslim Bigotry, Emboldens Islamophobes in Trump Administration
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing a limited version of the Trump administration's "Muslim ban" executive orders to …
Alec Baldwin Will Return to 'SNL' as Donald Trump
Alec Baldwin is about to make your television great again. The 59-year-old actor said that he will be bringing back his famous Donald Trump impersonation to "Saturday Night Live" this fall.
White House: Syria Could Be Preparing Another Chemical Weapons Attack
The White House has warned there are "potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack" by the Syrian regime and told the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, he would face a "heavy price" if one is carried out.
'Black Lives Matter' Cases: What Ended Up Happening After Controversial Police Killings
Once again, a police officer has been acquitted after killing a black man -- but the officer's employer is shelling out millions of dollars to the family.
5 Things for Tuesday, June 27: Syria, Health Bill, Travel Ban, Kislyak, Hail
Millennials use public libraries the most, a new report says. Who knew? Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Votes to Accelerate Workforce Training
Jackson Lee: “By accelerating workforce training, we move closer to extending the promise of America to every person who just wants a job.”
Mayor Turner Invites Proposals for National Creative Placemaking Grant
Mayor Sylvester Turner is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program.
Enough is Enough: Our Leadership is Keeping Their Eye on The Prize
Jackson Lee: “The line of attack against Pelosi is absurd and does nothing but distract us from our agenda of improving the lives of the American people."
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Two Second Amendment Cases
The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up two Second Amendment cases for next term.
What Russia's Bold Attempt to Influence the 2016 Election Says About US Political Polarization
Russia's alleged role in the 2016 presidential election is turning into a stark lesson about how America's political dysfunction is becoming a glaring national security threat.
Sen. Cortez Masto: The Nation's First Latina Senator On Smashing Barriers and Zingers
Throughout my career in news, I have heard so many stories of sexism in the workplace and in life from friends and colleagues. I've had a few moments of my own.
Philando Castile's Family Reaches $3 Million Settlement with City of St. Anthony
The family of Philando Castile, who was shot and killed last year by a St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer, has reached a $3 million settlement with the city, according to a statement from the city and lawyers for the family.
