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Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton; vote expected in hours

Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton; vote expected in hours

Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton; vote expected in hours

DeSantis says he would welcome bill to abolish 'corrupt' IRS: 'We need something totally different'

DeSantis says he would welcome bill to abolish 'corrupt' IRS: 'We need something totally different'

Ron DeSantis says that he would be "welcoming" of a measure from Congress to defund the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if he's elected president next year.

Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default

Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default

An “agreement in principle” between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling, but now Congress has only days to approve a package that includes spending cuts and would avert a potentially disastro

Supreme Court limits EPA protection for wetlands, favoring property rights over clean water

Supreme Court limits EPA protection for wetlands, favoring property rights over clean water

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court limits federal protection for wetlands in a property rights case, saying the Clean Water Act does not usually apply to the marshy areas.

Sen. Cruz defends Texas AG Paxton amid impeachment efforts from 'swamp in Austin'

Sen. Cruz defends Texas AG Paxton amid impeachment efforts from 'swamp in Austin'

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz took to social media Saturday to defend Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of a vote in the state House to impeach him.

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering his suspension from office

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering his suspension from office

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering his suspension from office

Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions

Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions

The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plunging Republicans into a bruising fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state

Would Oprah replace Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate? Her rep says no

Would Oprah replace Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate? Her rep says no

Oprah Winfrey's spokeswoman on Thursday threw cold water on the idea that Winfrey could be appointed to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, should she retire, saying she "is not considering the seat should it become vacant.

Granderson: DeSantis is reckless to dangle pardons for Trump and the Jan. 6 rioters

Granderson: DeSantis is reckless to dangle pardons for Trump and the Jan. 6 rioters

The Florida governor's remarks about possibly freeing the convicted insurrectionists if he's elected president echo a tragic mistake of American history.

Debt ceiling agreement in principle reached between Democrats, Republicans

Debt ceiling agreement in principle reached between Democrats, Republicans

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone for nearly 90 minutes Saturday night to discuss the debt ceiling, a source told Fox News.

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Biden, McCarthy speak as debt ceiling negotiations continue

Biden, McCarthy speak as debt ceiling negotiations continue

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday as negotiations over the nation's debt ceiling continued between the White House and Republican congressional leaders. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

Nikki Haley on the path to 2024 presidential victory: 'This is a marathon'

Nikki Haley on the path to 2024 presidential victory: 'This is a marathon'

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that she is "not concerned with where" her campaign is now as she continues the "marathon" race to 2024.

Biden, McCarthy strike tentative deal to raise debt limit

Biden, McCarthy strike tentative deal to raise debt limit

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden struck a tentative deal on Saturday to raise the debt limit in exchange for cutting spending.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Where We Stand on the Debt Ceiling

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Where We Stand on the Debt Ceiling

House GOP and Democrats were close to making a debt limit deal Friday, but the pact fell apart when neither side could get the guarantees they want.

Can You Have a Powerful Career and Still Be a Good Parent? ‘Succession’ Has a Clear Answer.

Can You Have a Powerful Career and Still Be a Good Parent? ‘Succession’ Has a Clear Answer.

One of the show's most long-running themes is the incompatibility of a high-power career and parenthood.

Biden hopes for evidence of possible debt ceiling deal by Friday's end

Biden hopes for "evidence" of possible debt ceiling deal by Friday's end

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a new estimated "X" date for a possible government default if no deal is reached of June 5.

DeSantis holds an edge over Trump in building GOP

DeSantis holds an edge over Trump in building GOP

Republicans hold the slimmest of majorities in New Hampshire's House right now and GOP officials in the state worry they won't hold on to it if former President Donald Trump is the party's presidential nominee next year.

The Whistleblowers Behind Ken Paxton’s Impeachment

The Whistleblowers Behind Ken Paxton’s Impeachment

Four former employees and allies of the Texas attorney general joined forces to file a lawsuit in 2020.

Reparations Are a Financial Quandary. For Democrats, They’re a Political One, Too.

Reparations Are a Financial Quandary. For Democrats, They’re a Political One, Too.

Republicans have criticized recent estimates of what Black Americans are owed in reparations. But for Democrats, they pose deeper problems for a party eager to retain the allegiance of Black voters.

Jan. 6 defendant Jessica Watkins sentenced to 8 and a half years in prison

Jan. 6 defendant Jessica Watkins sentenced to 8 and a half years in prison

A jury convicted Watkins last year of several felony counts but she was acquitted of the most serious charge, seditious conspiracy.

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Many GOP insiders fear that Teflon Don is back

Many GOP insiders fear that Teflon Don is back

Trump plays by rules afforded no other candidate. He might luck out again with a large field in 2024.

Trump, DeSantis take their brawl to Iowa

Trump, DeSantis take their brawl to Iowa

The 2024 GOP primary smackdown between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis begins this week in Iowa.

Vice President Harris delivers commencement address to West Point graduates

Vice President Harris delivers commencement address to West Point graduates

Vice President Kamala Harris described to West Point graduates Saturday the most significant challenges they would face.

Are the Anti-Trump GOP Forces Starting to Implode?

Are the Anti-Trump GOP Forces Starting to Implode?

A mission-control breakdown for DeSantis and smooth launch for Scott bode ill for those hoping to thwart the former president.

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas' House voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, meaning he will temporarily leave office during a Senate trial.

Judge temporarily halts South Carolina abortion ban

Judge temporarily halts South Carolina abortion ban

A state judge on Friday temporarily halted a new South Carolina law that bans nearly all abortions after six weeks. The judge halted the law pending a review by the state's Supreme Court.

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.

IRS whistleblower testifies privately about allegations of cover-up in Hunter Biden criminal probe

IRS whistleblower testifies privately about allegations of cover-up in Hunter Biden criminal probe

IRS supervisory agent Gary Shapley testified before Congress behind closed doors Friday about an alleged coverup in the criminal investigation the agency underwent of first son Hunter Biden.

Key Biden asylum rule facing mounting legal battles in wake of Title 42’s expiration

Key Biden asylum rule facing mounting legal battles in wake of Title 42’s expiration

The Biden administration's asylum rule, limiting asylum claims at the southern border, is facing a number of legal challenges from both the left and right.

Republicans are crowding the 2024 race. It boosts Trump, but may help the GOP in the end

Republicans are crowding the 2024 race. It boosts Trump, but may help the GOP in the end

Trump holds a commanding position in the polls, but he is attracting serious rivals who think he can be beaten. That's good news for Republican voters.