Government & Politics

people lined up on the side of the road with signs in support of transgender people and with signs that have the pink blue and white stripes in support of transgender rights
March 25, 2022

CPS investigations in Rio Grande Valley chill political discourse about gender-affirming care

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The white-clad chapel and buildings of The Refuge, a home for trafficked girls at the center of controversy.
March 25, 2022

Child care investigations head resigns, complains employees were ‘scapegoated’ over failure at home for trafficked girls

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Supporters of Ukraine hold a large Ukranian flag.
March 24, 2022

Biden must keep allies on ‘same sheet of music’ during Brussels talks, expert says

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March 24, 2022

Mayor says Round Rock tornado recovery has begun

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March 23, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson deflects Texas Republican senators’ attempts to portray her as ‘disturbingly liberal’

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a woman sits smiling on a park bench
March 23, 2022

The mother of an Arlington resident fled the terror of war in Ukraine. But another struggle begins.

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March 23, 2022

Why one state senator says Texas needs an independent monitor of the natural gas industry

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March 23, 2022

Ukrainian American tries waging peace in Kyiv through music

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an overturned truck lays on its side with a fallen tree branch in front of a pet smart building with two women looking toward the camera
March 22, 2022

Early warnings helped keep many Texans off the road during Monday’s tornadoes

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March 22, 2022

Abuse allegations at Bastrop sex-trafficking shelter add new problem for Texas’ beleaguered child protective services

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a WNBA basketball player with long locks, an orange jersey and tattoos on her arms
March 22, 2022

Brittney Griner’s celebrity also makes her a ‘valuable political pawn’

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March 22, 2022

After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Here’s what’s in it

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March 21, 2022

Texas Rep. Marc Veasey on Biden’s Europe trip, and why a no-fly zone over Ukraine is a no-go right now

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March 18, 2022

US will boost oil production in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but energy independence remains a dream

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Border fencing in Brownsville, Texas.
March 18, 2022

New questions over Abbott border initiative, after troops found stationed at wealthy ranches far from Mexico

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a man wearing an army green t shirt sitting in a brown office chair with the ukrainian flag behind him, appearing on a large video screen addressing a large auditorium with members of the U.S. congress
March 17, 2022

With a no-fly zone over Ukraine unlikely, one expert says the US and NATO are carefully considering other options

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a woman wearing a bright red blazer and glasses perched on a granite carving in the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol
March 18, 2022

‘We didn’t want to be the last’: ‘Scared Fearless’ author looks back at early years of women in Secret Service

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a large blue sign that says mail ballot hand delivery enter here, with a large truck behind it and an election official wearing a yellow vest
March 17, 2022

Analysis shows mail-ballot rejections soared under Texas’ tougher new voting law

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March 16, 2022

Legal success of Texas’ near-total abortion ban prompts ‘copycat’ laws from other Republican-led states

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a 5 story apartment building, mostly rectangular with different facades throughout including brick, and brown and white stucco and a circle with an A inside in rainbow pattern and the words aria grand below
March 16, 2022

I-35 expansion could destroy a 70-unit affordable housing complex. TxDOT didn’t notice at first.

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a politician with a blue blazer holds a microphone and stands in front of the texas flag and a blue curtain
March 16, 2022

Fact check: How accurate were Ted Cruz’s ‘Real State of the Union’ critiques of President Biden?

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March 15, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott replaces Texas military leader who has overseen heavily criticized border mission

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March 15, 2022

After negotiations away from the public eye, Houston has a new contract with the police union

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overhead view of lines of cars on a road at night
March 14, 2022

When tech firms move to Texas, they mostly adjust to the political climate

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20-something protesters holding signs saying trans care is not abuse and protect trans kids with a pink white and blue flag representing transgender rights in the background
March 11, 2022

Legal expert hopes court ‘comes to their rescue’ for families caught in Texas transgender investigations

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Demonstrators hold a sign that says "stand with Ukraine"
March 11, 2022

The shooting war in Ukraine is a war of propaganda, too

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People line up for early voting outside the Gardner Betts Annex near riverside in Austin, Texas on Feb.25, 2022. Sheryl Wong for KUT.
March 11, 2022

The election snafus that lead to a resignation in Harris County

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a closeup image of a pianists hands playing the piano with long shirtsleeves
March 11, 2022

Despite the invasion of Ukraine, the Cliburn will let 15 young, Russian pianists compete

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Casar, in a mediaum shot, stands at a podium, before microphones
March 10, 2022

What does progressives’ primary success mean for Texas Democrats?

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A mom wearing a yellow sweater kisses her child, who's wearing a black jacket, on the cheek
March 9, 2022

Texas mom who invited Ken Paxton for dinner to meet transgender son says she’s now losing her hair over an investigation prompted by his opinion

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a person fills a large diesel tank with gas wearing a thick glove
March 9, 2022

An energy analyst’s advice during Russian oil sanctions: ‘buckle up’

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March 9, 2022

Much of the impact of Texas’ new abortion law goes unmeasured

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a man wearing a face shield and face mask standing in front of a wrought iron fence with a sign that says we are not expendable--a protest by teachers against state education rules during the pandemic
March 9, 2022

Texas teacher unions push new state task force for more pay to keep teachers on staff

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a screenshot from Biden's State of the Union address shows Biden at the podium during his address
March 9, 2022

Fact check: Did the US add more jobs last year than ever before?

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March 8, 2022

Harris County elections administrator announces her resignation after 2022 primary election problems

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a WNBA basketball player with long locks, an orange jersey and tattoos on her arms
March 8, 2022

WNBA player and former Baylor star Brittney Griner detained in Russia: ‘It’s a tragedy’

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March 8, 2022

North Texans connect with Ukrainian friends and loved ones amid Russian invasion

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two men sit on a TV set, one wearing a suit and tie and an eye patch, the other in a pink sweatshirt with bleached, spiky hair
March 8, 2022

Is Dan Crenshaw the face of the ‘new right’ in Texas?

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Campaign signs in front of an office building that's serving as a polling place.
March 7, 2022

Here’s what the March 1 primary taught us about Texas’ new voting law

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March 7, 2022

US Supreme Court to take up Texas challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act       

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a blue and yellow ukrainian flag with a gold trident, the country's coat of arms, on the flag, with tree branches in the background
March 7, 2022

Russia negotiates with Ukraine for third time, bolstered by partnership with China

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A medium shot of people holding signs, with the Capitol building in the background. Sings say "Putin kills" and "hands off Ukraine."
March 4, 2022

Ex-Texas Congressman Will Hurd backs humanitarian no-fly zone over Ukraine

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March 4, 2022

The race to succeed Houston state Rep. Garnet Coleman heads to a runoff — and a special election

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March 4, 2022

How a video with a semi-nude candidate forced a runoff for Texas Railroad commissioner

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March 3, 2022

As families of trans kids fear state investigation, advocacy groups are suing Texas

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A frozen background with large icicles, and the initials RT in the foreground
March 3, 2022

US tech firms pull back from Russia, support Ukraine

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candles and flyers with image of slain Mexican journalist Javier Valdez
March 3, 2022

Fact check: Is Ted Cruz right that more journalists were killed in Mexico in 2020 than anywhere else?

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March 2, 2022

Analysis: Progressive Democrats did surprisingly well in primaries, but Republicans have an edge heading into November

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the shape of Texas with stripes of red and blue overlaid on it
March 2, 2022

What GOP & Democratic insiders say Texas primary results reveal about how voters are feeling

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March 2, 2022

Texas attorney general runoff will be a ‘battle of orthodoxies’

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March 2, 2022

Henry Cuellar likely headed for runoff. Few surprises in most House races.

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March 2, 2022

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is headed to a runoff against George P. Bush

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March 2, 2022

Paxton headed to a runoff in May, Abbott and O’Rourke coast through primary

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March 1, 2022

As Texas Republicans attack gender-affirming health care, moms of trans children say they’re not backing down

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March 1, 2022

As Texas moves to treat gender-affirming care for trans kids as ‘child abuse,’ families and advocates worry about the future

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February 28, 2022

As the US and Europe sanction Russia, Texas leaders encourage symbolic responses to Ukraine invasion

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February 28, 2022

After three decades, voters in Texas’ 30th Congressional District will elect a new representative

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a photo of a young woman over an Afghan and an American flag
February 28, 2022

An Afghan refugee’s letter to two presidents

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February 28, 2022

How the pandemic proved the importance of the Texas county judge

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February 25, 2022

Recap of Republican debate for Texas attorney general race

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February 25, 2022

First Lady Jill Biden visits medical and military facilities in San Antonio

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A group migrants waits at a gate near the U.S. and Mexico border in Del Rio on July 22, 2021. The group turned themselves over to the National Guard and Customs and Border Protection officials.
February 25, 2022

‘I hate it here’: National Guard members sound off on Texas border mission in leaked morale survey

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a male politician wearing a blazer and blue tie with an american flag in the background, and a female politician wearing a blue blazer and light blue blouse underneath. she has long dark hair and the background is grey
February 24, 2022

Texas primaries could have big consequences for national politics. Here’s what to watch through Election Day.

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Donald Trump gestures from a podium with the words "Save America" on it. He wears a red hat that says "Make America great again."
February 24, 2022

Truth Social gets off to a rocky start

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a sign that says "curbside voting" and lists a phone number to call.
February 24, 2022

Voters with disabilities concerned about SB 1’s impact on getting assistance at the polls

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a natural gas power plant with glowing white lights and red lights at the top of a large stack, and a long, shorter green building with wide banks of windows on two floors, at night
February 24, 2022

Gov. Abbott encouraged ERCOT to pump up power prices during February freeze, ex-CEO says

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a woman wearing a white hat and t shirt and holding a sign while kneeling on grass that says reelect adrienne pena garza
February 23, 2022

How the GOP is backing Latinas in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, setting up a political showdown for November

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a cityscape of Kyiv, Ukraine with domed buildings, an icy river, and tall tower buildings in the background with a cloudy sky and snow everywhere
February 23, 2022

Can sanctions help prevent full-scale war in Ukraine?

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February 23, 2022

Fact check: Have 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses over the past year?

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February 22, 2022

He has Trump’s endorsement. But could this election be Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s last rodeo?

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February 22, 2022

With primaries under way in Texas, Ken Paxton’s bid for a 3rd term is marked by legal troubles

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February 21, 2022

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Trump’s man in Texas, has quietly amassed influence — to the detriment of fellow Republicans

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February 23, 2022

FBI raid of South Texas congressman adds another element to a tough primary challenge

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February 21, 2022

While the Dallas District Attorney race may be a rematch, a lot has changed since 2018

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a Black political candidate wearing a blue blazer and white button down shirt holding a microphone and american flag art in the background
February 21, 2022

Republicans created a new Houston-area congressional district for Wesley Hunt, but he doesn’t have a free ride

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a single oil well in an otherwise desolate landscape
February 21, 2022

How an enormous investment company is responding to Texas pressure over climate policies

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an a-frame sign with signs posted on it about voting by mail and registering to vote, in english and spanish
February 18, 2022

Harris County judge asks the Justice Department to intervene due to impact of Texas vote-by-mail law

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pill bottles and pills, lying in a pile
February 18, 2022

Texas ready to move on billion-dollar opioid settlement

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a wooden gavel and wooden scale with gold metal accents and green law book in background
February 17, 2022

Texans, do you know who is running for judge in the primary elections? This is why you should.

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a man wearing a blue polo shirt, blue face mask and a brown hat that says Van Taylor, with trees and a house in the background
February 16, 2022

The governor’s race is not the only thing the nation is watching in Texas politics

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February 16, 2022

Fact Check: A viral tweet claims ‘1984’ and other books banned in Texas but not ‘Mein Kampf’

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February 15, 2022

Republican incumbents hold big leads in statewide March primary races, UT poll says

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February 15, 2022

Your district’s State Board of Education seat is on the ballot. Here’s why you should care.

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a sign pointing the way to a polling palce says "Aqui."
February 14, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks state ban on election officials soliciting mail-in ballots

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February 14, 2022

A national security expert says Biden should have been ramping up sanctions against Russia for months

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February 15, 2022

‘We are absolutely political pawns here’ — Gov. Abbott condemned over mistreatment of National Guard

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February 11, 2022

Texas attorney general sues Biden administration over federal contractor minimum wage increase

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a sign pointing the way to a polling palce says "Aqui."
February 11, 2022

The primary problem with Texas elections

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February 11, 2022

Why are so many candidates running to succeed George P. Bush as Texas land commissioner?

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February 11, 2022

Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller could be in the fight of his political life

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February 10, 2022

The next Lubbock state representative will be a Republican. The upcoming primaries could decide which one.

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view through a doorway shows banks of post office boxes and a postage machine
February 10, 2022

Why the post office is finally headed toward financial stability

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the colorful spines of children's books on two shelves in a library
February 9, 2022

In Hood County, the fight to remove LGBTQ books from libraries isn’t new

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Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy standing at a lectern with a microphone near his mouth, wearing a dark blazer and checked button-up shirt.
February 9, 2022

Fact check: How accurate is Congressman Chip Roy’s claim that Pfizer vaccine for kids under age 5 has ‘zero basis in science’?

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February 8, 2022

Progressive group wants to oust two House Democrats in March 1 primary

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a jury box in a courtroom with red cushioned chairs and a brown railing in between two rows of several seats
February 8, 2022

No penalty for former Brazoria County clerk who sorted potential jurors by race and residence

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an a-frame sign with signs posted on it about voting by mail and registering to vote, in english and spanish
February 7, 2022

What you should know about changes to voting by mail

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February 7, 2022

San Antonio’s $43M Broadway project uncertain after Texas Transportation Commission vote to take ownership

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February 4, 2022

As Biden renews his ‘Cancer Moonshot,’ a check-in with Texas’ cancer-fighting initiative

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the front entrance of the national butterfly center in concrete brick and silver lettering with a jeep parked in front
February 4, 2022

Harassment from QAnon conspiracy theorists forces temporary shutdown at Texas’ National Butterfly Center

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