On May 31, 2025, the 89th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 17 (the Act), which is intended to address growing national ...

The episode revealed the enormous influence of a segment of the Republican Party that has come to distrust Big Tech.

By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LEAH ASKARINAM WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are ready to vote on President ...

WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives was headed toward a final vote Thursday to pass President Trump’s sprawling ...

A bill that would expand the use of body cameras for law enforcement personnel, allowing park rangers and others to wear ...

There’s no filibuster in the House, but Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries essentially conducted one anyway. Jeffries held the ...

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Texas' Sen. Ted Cruz had pushed a 10-year ban on state regulations aimed at artificial intelligence companies.

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The Texas Legislature passed several bills meant to make it easier to get more housing built in cities across the state. Here is a look at some of the key bills that were passed.

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Musk's lobbyists spent thousands to wine and dine elected officials. But exactly how they accomplished Musk's goals is more ...