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Congress Week Ahead: Disaster Relief, Defense Spending Bill

Lawmakers scrambled out of Washington last week ahead of Hurricane Irma's landfall in Florida -- but not before passing billions in emergency funding for FEMA to help the agency respond to Irma and Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas and Louisiana last month.

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The Next DACA? Trump Administration Turns to Another Class of Immigrants

As the nation's immigrant community grapples with President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a similar move could be looming for hundreds of thousands of other undocumented immigrants who have been permitted to build lives in the United States, in some cases for decades.

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Hurricane Harvey: The Storm That Changed Me

I’ve been at my current job for twelve years and I’ve experienced several weather events. Hurricanes, freezes, wildfires, you name it; I’ve been in it. When these type of events happen most people are preparing their home for the disaster and making sure that their family will be safe if or when trouble strikes. I, on the other hand, am always hard at work prepping to make sure an entire city is safe and stays functioning. I don’t run from storms. I face them head on. My job requires me to be on call during times inclement weather strikes so I’ve never actually been at home for a hurricane.

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Sofitel LA Introduces Their Exclusive Very Important Pet (VIP) Package

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills invites you and your four-legged friend to experience the ultimate VIP luxury hotel treatment.

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is delighted to announce the creation of their exclusive Very Important Pet (VIP) package in partnership with the luxurious eco-friendly pet product company B&G Martin. Mans’ best friend will finally get the luxurious VIP hotel experience they have so well earned and always deserved. Sofitel’s partnership with B&G Martin means not only a more comfortable and upscale stay for those walking on two legs, but also for guests’ furry friends who walk on all four.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls Introduces Amendment To Protect Dreamers

Jackson Lee: “We must not allow this Administration to strip away the protections afforded to DACA-status individuals by using funds for Hurricane Harvey relief to help impose their new restrictions. I believe the Jackson Lee Amendment is the best way to insure storm victims get the help they need and Dreamers remain protected.”

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President Donald J. Trump Announces White House Appointments

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 innocent. But how much legal peril is Menendez actually in? I reached out to Thomas Cooke, a former assistant state's attorney and assistant public defender in Maryland and a longtime member of the Georgetown University faculty.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Amy Schumer: I don't deserve equal pay to Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle

Amy Schumer is clearing up some controversy about her salary. Variety published a story this week about gender pay inequality in Hollywood titled "The Fight for Equal Pay: Women, Minorities on TV Still Making Less Than White Men."

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'Game of Thrones' Soars In Breathtaking Finale

The following contains major spoilers about the "Game of Thrones" season finale. If "Game of Thrones" has been a controlled burn for much of its run, the current season has been a raging fire, exhausting story at a breakneck pace. After a season punctuated by massive battles, the finale wisely capped the penultimate season by steadfastly focusing on the show's characters and dense mythology.

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Taylor Swift's New Music Video: A Guide to What It All Means

Taylor Swift has used her latest video to throw some shade and let the world know she's heard everything people have been saying about her. Swift premiered the video for "Look What You Made Me Do" Sunday night at MTV's Video Music Awards and it was a lot to take in.

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5 Things for August 28: Harvey, USS John McCain, President Trump, Alps Deaths

The water keeps rising in Houston and more rains are on the way. The recovery from Harvey will take years and here's how you can help. Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Fill Up Your Food Tank Without Emptying Your Wallet at The Oceanaire

So, we are well into week 3 of Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) and are rounding third bringing it home. But, before we do let’s recap week two! Of course, with every #EatingWithStyle segment that I write, I want to bring you something out of the norm.

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Hurricane Harvey strengthens to Category 2 as evacuations continue

Hurricane Harvey was "dangerously approaching the Texas Coast" Friday morning, expected to drop as much as 35 inches of rain and usher in "life-threatening" storm-surge flooding upon landfall late Friday or early Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.