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• Two Democrats face off for Cameron County precinct 4 judge seat Play Video

  May 25, 2026 1:46 PM

  Tuesday, May 26, is Election Day for the May primary-runoff elections. On the ballot for some Democrats in Cameron County is the Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 seat. The Democratic incumbent is seeking another term and there is no Republican challenger. One candidate says his experience in... more »

• Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

  December 4, 2025 11:33 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and had to get a roommate this year, in part because of health insurance premiums that cost him nearly $900 per month. Next year, those monthly fees will rise by $200 — a significant enough increase that the program manager... more »

• Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

  November 18, 2025 8:58 PM

  In August, when the Texas Legislature passed a new congressional map intended to yield five additional seats for the GOP, a mass of Republicans stepped forward to run in the newly gerrymandered districts. Meanwhile, several Democratic incumbents were pushed into nearby districts already occupied by another Democrat, forcing them to... more »

• Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

  November 12, 2025 11:54 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear. The White House quickly accused Democrats of... more »

• House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away

  November 12, 2025 11:50 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers made a long-awaited return to the nation's capital on Wednesday after nearly eight weeks away to potentially put an end to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The House is scheduled to take up a bill to reopen the government that the... more »

• A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

  November 12, 2025 11:38 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in... more »

• Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

  November 6, 2025 11:18 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country. Trump has increased pressure... more »

• Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

  November 5, 2025 12:54 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever, blaming the record-breaking impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats emboldened by their off-year victories dug in for a fight. Trump, whose first term at... more »

• Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week

  October 21, 2025 11:55 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Head Start programs for preschoolers nationwide are scrambling for federal funds. The federal agency tasked with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile has begun furloughing its 1,400 employees. Thousands more federal workers are going without paychecks. But as President Donald Trump welcomed Republican senators for lunch in... more »

• Democrats say they won't be intimidated by Trump's threats as the shutdown enters a third week

  October 15, 2025 5:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump's efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or by his threats of more firings to come. Instead, Democrats appear emboldened, showing no signs of caving as... more »

• Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day

  October 9, 2025 3:21 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The consequences of a government shutdown setting in, senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday afternoon floated an "off ramp" to the government... more »

• Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?

  October 2, 2025 10:40 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Gathered in the unusually quiet halls of the U.S. Capitol, Republican leaders faced the cameras for a second day and implored Democrats to reopen the government. "We want to protect hardworking federal workers," House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday morning, before criticizing his counterparts. "Democrats are... more »

• Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A vote to end the government shutdown hours after it began failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party's demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The tally showed cracks in the Democrats' resolve... more »

• The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

  September 24, 2025 11:24 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on the economy and he's leaning on his stronger issues of crime, border security and immigration. Concerns about the economy and... more »

• What Americans think about legal immigration, according to a new poll

  September 23, 2025 2:32 PM

  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — As President Donald Trump's administration imposes new restrictions on the legal immigration system, U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think these immigrants benefit the country, according to a new poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for... more »

• Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms

  September 21, 2025 11:33 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — As a possible federal shutdown looms, the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to what they call "your decision" to shutter government offices if no action is taken by the end-of-the month deadline. Sen. Chuck Schumer... more »

• Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

  September 19, 2025 2:42 PM

  Originally Published: 18 SEP 25 06:00 ET By John King, CNN Pflugerville, Texas (CNN) — Manny Rizo is a Democrat in Texas, so he is no stranger to being on the losing side. But this one seems to sting a bit more. “Intentional gerrymandering in order to... more »

• Republicans unveil a bill to fund the government through Nov. 21. Democrats call it partisan

  September 16, 2025 3:58 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders lashed out Tuesday at a short-term spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month, warning Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn't address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.... more »

• In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides

  September 10, 2025 11:20 AM

  " In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

  August 31, 2025 12:39 PM

  Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" of tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with... more »

• Emboldened Democrats are starting to push back on Trump's immigration plans

  August 27, 2025 11:12 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats were plunged into political crisis, especially splintered on immigration and border security, after their thorough defeat last year in an election in which President Donald Trump made hard-line immigration action a centerpiece of his campaign. That may be changing. From New York to California,... more »

• Texas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold

  August 24, 2025 12:46 PM

  " Texas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The Texas Legislature redrew the state's congressional districts... more »

• Texas Senate expected to take up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk

  August 22, 2025 10:22 AM

  " Texas Senate expected to take up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. WATCH: Texas Senate redistricting... more »

• California moving forward with partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move

  August 14, 2025 2:32 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom stood with other prominent Democratic leaders Thursday to announce that the state will move forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps in an effort to help his party win five more U.S. House seats in 2026. The move is... more »

• Trump and Democrats turn rivals Texas and California into proxies for national power struggle

  August 5, 2025 3:04 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections, setting up a national proxy war as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress in the latter half of Donald Trump's second presidency. ... more »

• Texas Democratic chair reacts to efforts to block GOP redistricting plans Play Video

  August 5, 2025 1:18 AM

  Civil arrests warrants were issued Monday against dozens of Democrats in the Texas House after they were not present for a scheduled vote on a new congressional map. Democrats say it’s a consequence they're willing to face. “This is about a President of the United States who is... more »

• Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas

  August 4, 2025 10:27 PM

  " Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Texas House votes to track down, arrest Democratic lawmakers who left the state

  August 4, 2025 4:26 PM

  " Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• 'They roll right over': Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, AP-NORC poll finds

  August 3, 2025 2:52 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Democrats see their political party as "weak" or "ineffective," according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but significant share describe the GOP as "greedy" or say it is generally "bad." The... more »

• Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

  August 1, 2025 11:00 AM

  " Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• How views of the Supreme Court have changed since 2022 abortion ruling, according to AP-NORC polling

  July 25, 2025 11:25 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' views of the Supreme Court have moderated somewhat since the court's standing dropped sharply after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, according to a new poll. But concern that the court has too much power is rising, fueled largely by Democrats. The survey... more »

• Republicans look to tweak Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

  July 15, 2025 12:09 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans worked Tuesday to slightly scale back President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending as they tried to build momentum for the package before a key test vote. The amended package removes proposed cuts to a program known as PEPFAR... more »

• Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure

  June 27, 2025 12:41 PM

  " Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign... more »

• Two Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list

  June 17, 2025 11:44 AM

  " Two Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The Texas... more »

• Texas Republicans want to block cities' gun buyback programs

  May 27, 2025 12:16 PM

  " Texas Republicans want to block cities' gun buyback programs " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about... more »

• House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

  May 22, 2025 5:13 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump's priority bill to approval Thursday. With last-minute concessions and stark warnings from Trump, the Republican holdouts largely... more »

• House of Representatives Votes to Overturn Trump's Emergency Declaration Play Video

  February 26, 2019 6:06 PM

  WESLACO – The House of Representatives voted to overturn President Trump’s national emergency declaration on Tuesday. The veto threat, ignored by the party, overturns Trump’s bid for billions in funding for the proposed border wall. The House’s 245-182 vote to block the funding included 13 republicans. The... more »