Looking at the future of Texas redistricting
Texas will be allowed to keep its new congressional map for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and now some are wondering what this could mean for redistricting in the future. Natalia Contreras with the nonprofit Votebeat talks with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick's separate tax-cut plans get mixed reaction from Texans
The new year is expected to bring a pitch for two different tax cut proposals.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.
Two different tax cut proposals from Abbott & Paxton
The new year is expected to bring a pitch for two different tax cut proposals. One from the governor and the other from the lt. governor, and both come with big promises for homeowners.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Deadline approaches to release Jeffrey Epstein files
Exactly one week before the deadline to release all the files on Jeffrey Epstein, House Democrats released new photos from his estate.
Ukraine-Russia peace talks scheduled
There is another push for peace this weekend as Ukraine's president meets with top European leaders. Any agreement may hinge on what territory, if any, Ukraine is willing to cede to Russia.
Crockett holds lead on Talarico for Democratic Senate nomination in first head-to-head poll
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
TABC hearing on hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
Trump admin. takes over tanker in Venezuela
The Trump administration is ramping up its pressure campaign on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, now taking over a sanctioned tanker off his country's coast.
Senate blocks ACA subsidies extension: What this means for your health insurance
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
Russia-Ukraine War: Peace talks on standstill
Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine ramped up with President Trump speaking to several EU leaders over the phone from the White House
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.