Texas House Holds Legislative Session on Aug. 9 for Democrat Lawmakers to Come Back
The Texas House holds a special legislative session at 12 p.m. ET on Aug. 9 for Democratic lawmakers who left the state to come...
Bernie Sanders Kicks Off ‘Fighting the Oligarchy Tour’ in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va.—Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) brought his message of working-class empowerment to the Mountain State on Aug. 8, kicking off a three-day, four-event campaign...
These Drug Prices Won’t Soon Go Down—Here’s Why
Pharmaceutical companies can continue to charge the federal government—and Medicare beneficiaries—full price for a handful of drugs that might have seen price reductions as...
Noem Spotlights Chicago’s Lack of ICE Cooperation
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited Chicago on Aug. 8, drawing attention to how the city has responded to requests from the U.S....
Democratic Mayors Say Community-Based Strategies Are Driving Crime Down
Democratic mayors in several large U.S. cities say violent crime has declined on their watch and credit a mix of policing and community-based strategies...
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal at White House
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump welcomed the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Aug. 8 to the White House, overseeing the signing of a joint declaration...
Gov. Newsom, California and Texas Democrats Discuss Redistricting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), California Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, California Assembly Speaker Robert...
Texas AG Files Suit With State Supreme Court to Declare Seats of 13 Absent Democrats Vacant
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court on Aug. 8, asking the court to declare the House seats...
Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15
President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15 as part of an effort to bring...