Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870
In June 1870, 13 Texas senators walked out of the Capitol to block a bill giving the governor wartime powers, depriving the upper chamber of the two-thirds quorum requi...
Hancock & Kelley: Missouri v. Sam Page, redrawing Missouri districts
ST. LOUIS – It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley for Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.Republican consultant Joh...
DFW, Dallas Love Field under ground stops as thunderstorms roll across North Texas
Thunderstorms across North Texas have caused ground stops at both of the region’s major airports.A ground stop is in effect for Dallas Fort Worthl Airport until 3 p.m....
Texas legislator James Talarico on Democratic walkout: ‘It’s time to fight back’
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) urged his party to “fight back” on Sunday as Democratic legislators left the Lone Star State in an effort to block Republicans from...
Man Dies After His Car Hit a Moose Near Alaska’s Denali National Park
NEED TO KNOWA driver in Alaska died on Aug. 1 after his car hit a moose near the entrance of Denali National Park and PreserveThe driver, a 24-year-old man from Bulgari...
Vandalism to ‘fortify’ Oregon Jewish Museum’s mission
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Antisemitic vandalism on the front doors and facade at the Oregon Jewish Museum in Portland “will fortify” the organization’s “dedication to dia...
Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Texas Prison Where Elizabeth Holmes and Jen Shah Are Housed
Convicted sexual abuser Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved to a lower security prison in Texas — and now has at least two famous faces for fellow inmates.On Friday, Augus...
Firefighter injured in blaze that destroyed Indiana home, officials say
The BriefA Saturday night fire in Hobart, Indiana, destroyed a home on Cavender Street; all residents and a dog escaped safely, while one firefighter sustained a minor...
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice says spending in judicial races is 'cause for concern'
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn, a member of the court's conservative minority, said he was concerned about record-setting spending in judicial races dur...
Missing Georgia infant found after Amber Alert issued
The BriefThe GBI said 2-month-old Montez Harris was found in Florida after being abducted just before 11 a.m. Sunday.Officials said they believed Harris was taken by 23...