Black leaders, elected officials, and Democratic candidates used the first day of the Texas Democratic Convention to discuss representation, healthcare disparities, criminal justice, voter engagement, and strategies to strengthen political participation in Black communities.

A federal judge blocked key provisions of President Trump's executive order on mail voting, ruling that the administration exceeded its constitutional authority by imposing new federal oversight on state election procedures.

More than 500 unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody have been identified for potential removal from the United States, sparking concerns from lawmakers and advocates over due process and child welfare under the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Rising gasoline costs pushed inflation to a three-year high in May, complicating interest-rate decisions at the Federal Reserve even as consumer spending, incomes, and economic growth showed continued strength.

Just one day after rebuking President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, Senate Republicans reversed course, blocking a renewed war powers measure as the White House intensified pressure on lawmakers to support ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, new polling reveals a nation wrestling with its identity, with most Americans believing the Founding Fathers would be disappointed by the country's current direction despite continued pride in its ideals and achievements.

A sweeping bipartisan housing bill advancing through Congress includes key provisions championed by Rep. Al Green, aiming to improve disaster recovery, veteran homeownership access, and housing transparency in response to America’s affordability crisis.

As the Strait of Hormuz reopens after conflict, oil producers across the Middle East are cautiously restarting operations, testing whether shut-in wells will rebound smoothly—or reveal costly damage beneath the surface.

A federal appeals court is weighing whether a member of Congress can claim constitutional immunity after being charged with assaulting federal officers during a heated immigration facility visit.

President Donald Trump is accusing major oil companies of keeping gasoline prices artificially high and has called for a federal investigation, reviving a political debate over who really controls prices at the pump.

A wave of victories by allies of Zohran Mamdani is fueling debate within the Democratic Party, as moderates and progressives clash over the party’s direction ahead of critical House elections.

In a bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution calling for the withdrawal of American forces from the Iran conflict, signaling growing congressional resistance to executive military action.

The Justice Department announced charges against 455 people in a sweeping nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown, alleging $6.5 billion in false claims, opioid-related schemes, and patient harm.

A federal appeals court has revived the Trump administration’s expanded “expedited removal” policy, clearing the way for faster deportations without immigration court hearings for some undocumented immigrants.

Fresh off upset primary victories, Harris County Democratic nominees Letitia Plummer and Darlene Breaux rallied supporters in Meyerland, framing their campaigns as a grassroots movement for the future of Harris County.