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AP Photo/John Raoux Former President Trump announced that he will soon make an endorsement in the Republican primary race for attorney general in Texas. The top two contenders are the current Attorney General Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Trump says he “likes them both very much.” “I like them both very much,” Trump said in a statement Tuesday. “I’ll be making my endorsement and recommendation to the great people of Texas in the not-so-distant future.” George P....

State Sen. Mark Moores discusses his campaign plans on Fox & Friends First. After suffering a setback at the beginning of the month in a congressional special election in Texas, Democrats are taking no chances this time around in neighboring New Mexico in the showdown for a safe seat the party has held for a dozen years. Early voting’s been underway for a week and a half for next Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 1st Congressional District, in the race to succeed Deb Haaland, who ...

George P. Bush consults with Donald Trump before his expected challenge against Texas AG Ken Paxton George P. Bush consults with Donald Trump before his expected challenge against Texas AG Ken Paxton Bush says he’ll launch a campaign after the Texas legislative session, though he hasn’t confirmed it will be against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, left, is mulling a challenge against Attorney General Ken Paxton, right. Both are Republicans. Bush pictured ...

DALLAS — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, on the verge of challenging incumbent Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for attorney general, has discussed his political options with former President Donald Trump. “We talked about the importance of putting the right team on field, because the Democrats are targeting our state,” Bush on Monday told The Dallas Morning News. “We talked about my race ...

The House Democrats' $1.9 billion security plan includes more than $730 million to reimburse the National Guard and other agencies for the Jan. 6 attacks. It's fate is unclear in the Senate.

Will Beto O’Rourke run? Greg Abbott’s post-session pitch among 3 things to watch this summer The summer, a prelude to the midterm elections, will also feature the special election to replace the late Ron Wright in Congress. Democrat Beto O’Rourke has not ruled out running for governor against two-time Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. O’Rourke, a former congressman from El Paso, was a 2020 presidential candidate and in 2018 he lost a Senate race to incumbent Republican Ted Cruz by 2.6 p...

A former aide to U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn sued the Colorado Republican and his congressional office Thursday, alleging the congressman was "willing to sacrifice the health and safety of his employees" by disregarding safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, even as the virus infected Lamborn and multiple staff members. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, also accuses Lamborn of firing the aide in retaliation after he raised concerns about workplace conditi...

Vaccinated people in the US will be allowed to stop wearing their face masks in most settings.

Republican Susan Wright makes US House runoff in Texas By PAUL J. WEBERMay 2, 2021 GMT Volunteer Al Green looks at his phone as he takes a break from holding a sign supporting his candidate in a local election outside an early voting location Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Mansfield, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Volunteer Al Green looks at his phone as he takes a break from holding a sign supporting his candidate in a local election outside an early voting location Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Mansfi...

House Democrats unveil $1.9 billion bill to boost security after insurrection Niv Elis and Rebecca Beitsch © Getty Images House Democrats unveil $1.9 billion bill to boost security after insurrection The House on Friday unveiled a $1.9 billion supplemental appropriations bill to address security weaknesses laid bare in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. "The January 6 insurrection caused tragic loss of life and many injuries, while leaving behind widespread physical...