Alexei Navalny death: Over 100 arrested for paying tribute to fallen Russian activist
Russians mourning Alexei Navalny's death were detained as they tried to lay flowers at memorials.
Ken Paxton's criminal trial nears as judge denies request to dismiss charges
Paxton has been indicted on two counts of securities fraud and one count of failing to register with state securities regulators.
Verdict in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial expected Friday, capping busy week of court action
A verdict is expected Friday in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, adding to a monumental week on the former president’s legal calendar.
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay his election interference trial
Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Kamala Harris angrily attacks special counsel who spotlighted Biden memory lapses as 'politically motivated'
A reporter asked Harris in Washington if she thought Hur's report that recounted several memory lapses by the president was fair. Harris blasted Hur as being "wrong on the facts" and thought he should have shown greater integrity.
Donald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses as the only major candidate to participate
Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party's nomination.
19-foot Kobe Bryant statue unveiled outside Lakers' arena
Kobe Bryant's legacy was further immortalized as not just one bronze statue, but three statues resembling the Los Angeles Lakers legend will be unveiled in downtown Los Angeles.
Biden delivers remarks after special counsel releases report on handling of classified documents
Speaking from the White House on Thursday evening, President Joe Biden said he "Cooperated completely," and threw up no roadblocks and "sought no delays," in a special counsel probe.
Trump Colorado ballot case goes before seemingly skeptical US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether Donald Trump can remain on the 2024 ballot for president in Colorado, and it sounds like the justices were skeptical of the state's effort to keep him off the ballot.
Biden kept classified documents, special counsel says, but no criminal charges warranted
“We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," investigators wrote.
Backed by Elon Musk, Gina Carano sues Disney over ‘Mandalorian’ firing
Gina Carano is suing over her 2021 firing, saying she was let go from the series for expressing right-wing views online. Elon Musk’s X is helping to fund the lawsuit.
Texas Republican Primaries: Trump, Paxton-backed candidates challenge establishment
The race is on to replace longtime Republicans Kay Granger and Michael Burgess in Congress. The two primary contests could tell us a lot about the future of the Republican Party in Texas.
NYC firefighter who stood with President George W Bush at Ground Zero, Bob Beckwith, dies at 91
Bob Beckwith, the New York City firefighter who stood at President George W. Bush's side at Ground Zero in the immediate aftermath of the 2001 terror attacks, has died at age 91.
South Carolina primary is Democrats’ first this election, giving Biden unsurprising win
President Joe Biden won South Carolina’s primary Saturday under a revamped election order for the Democratic party that is hoped will mobilize Black and minority voters.
Colin Allred leads Democratic primary, trails Cruz in possible head-to-head, poll shows
The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.
Texas sues 5 cities, including Denton, over marijuana policies
The lawsuits were filed by the State of Texas against Denton, Austin, San Marcos, Killeen and Elgin. All 5 cities adopted amnesty and non-prosecution policies about marijuana.
Texas Supreme Court halts deposition in Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit
The Texas Supreme Court sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton and his request to delay testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit against him.
2024 Election: Trump leads Biden in potential head-to-head matchup in Texas, UH poll shows
Former president Donald Trump holds a large lead over President Joe Biden in a potential head-to-head match-up in Texas, a new University of Houston poll shows.
Mark Cuban tweet on DEI, hiring practices draws criticism from social media users — and a federal official
A Sunday tweet from billionaire Mark Cuban concerning hiring practices – and whether race and sex should be taken into account – drew a response from a federal official.
Where Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate differ on key issues
The three leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated over the weekend to make the case that they are the best option to go up against Ted Cruz this November.