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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 percentage points. (Photos by Lynda M. Gonzalez, left, and Rose Baca, right)(Lynda González | Rose B...

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 conditions. Brandon Pope, Lamborn's military adviser until early December, also charges in the lawsuit that...

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 Mansfield, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Susan Wright of Texas, the widow o...

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 damage to the Capitol Complex and emotional trauma for Members, Congressional employees, and the Ca...