GOP Returns to Daunting Task of Dismantling Obamacare, Selling Its Plan to Trump
Republicans return to Washington on Monday to what is becoming an increasingly daunting undertaking: Dismantling Obamacare.
How Paul Ryan is Getting Trump's Team Ready for Battles in Congress
It's hard to overstate how much is on House Speaker Paul Ryan's plate right now. He presides over a restive group of Republicans who deposed his predecessor. He's dealing with a new president who -- even on his best days …
Jewish Cemetery in Philadelphia Vandalized; 2nd Incident in a Week
Between 75 and 100 tombstones were overturned and damaged Saturday night at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Deadly Kansas Shooting: A Senseless Crime and a Friend Lost
The body of an Indian tech worker shot dead in a Kansas bar last week was due to be repatriated to his family in Hyderabad Monday as investigators sought to determine if it was a hate crime.
Mardi Gras Truck Crash: Driver Had .232 blood-alcohol Level, Police Say
The man accused of driving a truck into a Mardi Gras parade crowd, injuring 28 people, had a blood-alcohol level almost three times the legal limit, New Orleans police said Sunday.
5 Things for Monday, February 27, 2017: Oscars, North Korea, White House
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Tackling Poverty And Segregation, Not Tough Talk, Is The Solution To Chicago's Woes
Donald Trump is fixated on what he describes as the "carnage" going on in Chicago, suggesting that if Chicago's horrendous homicide rate doesn't come down, he'll "send in the feds." At his recent press conference, he announced plans to create …
What You Need To Know About Harris County’s New Pot Policy
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced a new marijuana policy that she said would save the county millions of dollars and free up resources to focus on prosecuting violent crimes.
More Than One Million Undocumented People Live In Houston And Dallas Combine
A new Pew study shows that the majority of the United States’ 11.1 million undocumented people are spread across just twenty metro areas, with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cracking the top five areas with the largest undocumented populations.
Judge Blocks Texas From Defunding Planned Parenthood
Texas authorities that accused Planned Parenthood of selling fetal body parts cannot withhold Medicaid money from the medical provider, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Kirk Watson Files Bills To Address Sexual Assault On College Campuses
An Austin lawmaker has proposed a suite of legislation that would protect victims of sexual assault on public and private college campuses and address loopholes in statute. Among the bills that state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, filed on Tuesday included …
Trump Explains Odd Rally Reference To Sweden Terror Attack
Plenty of people around the world were puzzled by President Trump’s reference during a Saturday rally in Florida to an incident in Sweden that happened Friday — including the Swedish government.
McCain Criticizes Trump Attacks On Press: 'That's How Dictators Get Started'
In a pre-taped interview for Meet the Press, John McCain defended the free press and criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the press.
Obama Ranked As 12th Best President By Historians In New C-SPAN Poll
Just weeks after leaving the White House, President Barack Obama ranks as the 12th best U.S. president overall in a new poll of historians conducted by C-SPAN ahead of Presidents Day.
Burgess: Large Portions Of Obamacare To Be Replaced Soon
Despite campaign promises, a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act appears unlikely right now without consensus among Republicans on what will replace it. U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., R-Texas 26th District, said there is enough agreement to change …

