Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee had major role in U.S. House passing marijuana bill
The U.S. House passed a historic bill decriminalizing marijuana. Houston-area Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee had a hand in getting it passed.
Trump teases 2024 presidential run during White House Christmas party
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.
Trump aide banned from DOJ building after pressuring staffers for sensitive information
Heidi Stirrup was told to vacate the building after top Justice officials learned of her efforts to collect insider information about ongoing cases and the department’s work on election fraud.
DOJ probing scheme to lobby White House for presidential pardon
The Justice Department is investigating a secret scheme to lobby White House officials for a pardon as well as a related plot to offer a hefty political contribution in exchange for clemency.
Attorney General Bill Barr says no evidence of widespread fraud in 2020 election
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
McConnell says 'no reason' coronavirus relief shouldn't pass by year's end
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
Wisconsin counties finish 2020 election recounts, solidifying Biden’s win over Trump
On Sunday, Dane County certified its 2020 election results after President Donald Trump requested a recount.
Coronavirus aid, federal funding remain unresolved as Congress returns
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
President-elect Biden nominates Janet Yellen as part of diverse economic team
President-elect Joe Biden has announced several of his most senior economic advisers.
Early voting locations, times, races for Houston-area runoff elections
Early voting is underway for several mayoral and city council runoff elections in Houston-area counties. Here is a county-by-county list of polling locations, hours and races.
Biden picks all women to lead White House communications team
President-elect Joe Biden announced on Sunday that women will lead the White House’s communications team, a first in U.S. presidential history.
Jill Biden prepares for her role as First Lady
She’s fended off protesters who made a run at her husband. She’s moved him farther from reporters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says he'll leave White House if Electoral College formalizes Biden's victory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake."
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias.
Biden delivers Thanksgiving address urging US unity in battle against COVID-19
President-elect Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address on Wednesday, discussing the current coronavirus surge and calling on Americans to help limit the spread of the disease.
Early Voting starts today for Houston area runoff elections
Early voting begins for runoff elections in Harris County.
Houston activist Cynthia Bailey eligible to run for City Council despite critics
You see, neighborhood activist Cynthia Bailey was once convicted of a felony – a past which some argue, renders her ineligible to hold public office under Texas law.
Jake Sullivan: Joe Biden’s national security adviser one of youngest to hold key role
President-elect Joe Biden appointed Jake Sullivan as his national security adviser Tuesday.
Dates to keep in mind for early voting in City Council run-off
Early Voting starts on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will resume after the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, Nov. 30 through Tuesday, Dec. 8.