RNC ends first half of 2025 with $65.6 million cash advantage over DNC
The gap between the RNC and DNC is wider now than it was at this same stage of the first midterm cycle after Trump's 2016 victory.
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The gap between the RNC and DNC is wider now than it was at this same stage of the first midterm cycle after Trump's 2016 victory.
"OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" wrote President Trump, in calling on the Washington Commanders to revert to the name Redskins, which many view as a slur against Native Americans.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed confidence Sunday that the Trump administration will cut trade deals with key U.S. trading partners in the coming weeks — before steep tariffs kick in for dozens of countries.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
On Tuesday, Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas County kicked off his campaign for Texas attorney general. On Thursday, former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski joined the Democratic field. The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton, attorney general for more than a decade, runs for U.S. Senate.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink spoke with Jasper Scherer, politics editor at the Texas Tribune, and Brad Johnson, senior reporter at The Texan, ahead of the packed session to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's 18-item-long agenda.
The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes, and a GOP-led redistricting push by President Trump.
This week on Eye on Politics, a look ahead at the items Gov. Greg Abbott is bringing the Texas legislature back for. Several items on the 18-item agenda include taking a look at warning systems and emergency communications in the wake of deadly flash flooding in Central Texas. Property taxes, hemp regulations and a push for redistricting in the state are also included.
The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.
The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed across the U.S.
Senior Reporter at the Texan Brad Johnson, and Politics Editor at the Texas Tribune Jasper Scherer, discuss the expanded special session agenda by Gov. Greg Abbott. The agenda includes flooding warning systems and emergency communications, as well as hot button topics like redrawing Texas Congressional districts.
Texas Democratic state Rep. Mihaela Plesa of Dallas discusses upcoming special session topics, including flooding warning systems, emergency communications and THC product regulations.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick pushed Senate Bill 3 during the regular session but Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill because of concerns over legal challenges.
Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new office and online portal aimed at cutting red tape and gather public feedback on state regulations.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
A woman was found dead in a Lewisville hotel room after a man led police on a standoff Thursday morning.
Authorities said a vehicle and stabbing incident outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester was a terror attack.
New landmark honors nearly 100 years of cowboy hat-making in Garland, the official Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas.
A couple married for 70 years have lived in the home since the 1950s. Neighbors mourn the loss and vow support.
A remote stretch of highway in the Texas Rolling Plains is closed after a sinkhole opened unexpectedly. What caused it remains unclear.
Shutdown leaves federal workers unpaid and healthcare policy hanging in the balance.
Elvia says she's doing everything right — but Texas' new child support system is holding back payments, leaving her facing jail time and financial ruin.
Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new office and online portal aimed at cutting red tape and gather public feedback on state regulations.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
A woman was found dead in a Lewisville hotel room after a man led police on a standoff Thursday morning.
Authorities said a vehicle and stabbing incident outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester was a terror attack.
New landmark honors nearly 100 years of cowboy hat-making in Garland, the official Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas discusses the government shutdown. "This really goes to show you just how ineffective the Republicans are when it comes to governance," said Crockett. She also discusses the hearing in federal court on whether the new congressional maps in Texas should be implemented for the 2026 primary.
Texas Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz discusses the government shutdown. He says," The Schumer shutdown is really about two things," including "free healthcare for illegal aliens." He also talks about the hearing in federal court in El Paso over the new Congressional maps in Texas.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound discusses the government shutdown to start out October. He says that House Republicans did their job and "Democrats simply rejected it," putting them at fault for the shutdown.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season.
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL and Anthony Davis will need protective eyewear for the rest of his career after surgery to repair a detached retina.
Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Micah Parsons' highly anticipated return to Dallas ended with the Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in a 40-40 tie.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
