Senate GOP incumbents brace for MAGA primary challengers
Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat of primary challenges next year as friction builds between the MAGA and establishment wings. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who plans
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
At Justice Dept., Garland’s fidelity to legal norms to be tested by Trump
Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to restore public faith in the Justice Department but became a punching bag for partisans across the political spectrum.
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Former Texas AG Staff Members Appointed to Key Roles in Trump Administration, Praised by Attorney General Ken Paxton
AG Ken Paxton congratulated former staff members Paige Willey and Ryan Baasch on their appointments in the Trump administration, highlighting their work on strategic priorities and key legal battles during their tenure at the Texas OAG.
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Attorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency.
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill sues Biden over oil and gas drilling ban
After she promised to sue, AG Liz Murrill filed a federal lawsuit over Joe Biden's oil and gas drilling ban in the Lake Charles Division of the Western District of Louisiana.
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A timeline of the legal battle over Texas age verification law
Ezra said Texas has a legitimate goal of protecting children from online sexual material but noted other measures, including blocking and filtering software, exist. The state attorney general's ...
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Fire leaves four firefighters hurt, four displaced
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — A lawsuit has been filed against the Village of Woodridge and five police officers after a man claims his rights were violated after he was stopped and arrested when officers allegedly confused him for a shooting suspect last year. On Friday, Ekl, Williams & Provenzale LLC filed a seven-count complaint against the […]
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Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
Dan Patrick, Attorney General ... Texas House. The Lubbock representative was the chair of the House Calendars Committee and led the Uvalde shooting investigation. Burrows authored House Bill ...
Who is Dustin Burrows? Here's what to know about the new Texas House speaker.
The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in 2019.
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Texas-style immigration bill moves through House committee
The bill would require state magistrate judges to order that someone return to their country from which they entered if they are convicted. Crane said he consulted with Texas Attorney General Ken ...