Politics

Texas Gov. Abbott's THC veto leads to divided GOP; Congress members react to U.S. bombing of Iran

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Gov. Abbott are split over a ban on THC products. Republicans hope to accomplish something on the issue that's dividing the party. With a new Republican heading the Texas Comptroller's Office this week, two other Republicans who want the job say why they would be the best pick for taxpayers. Democratic and Republican members of Congress from North Texas discuss whether Iran can be trusted not to rebuild its nuclear weapons sites after the U.S. attack.

• Jun 29
• 21:00

Texas lawmakers react to Gov. Abbott's veto of the THC ban bill

Republican state representatives discuss what they expect to be done regarding the vetoed THC ban bill during the called special session.

• Jul 1

GOP candidates for Texas discuss why they're best for the job

Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines are running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.

• Jun 29

Texas lawmakers in Congress discuss U.S. bombing of Iran

Republican Congressman Pat Fallon and Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson discuss their overall view of Iran going forward.

• Jun 29

Musk renews attacks on "big, beautiful bill," says it will "destroy millions of jobs"

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."

• Jun 28

Here's what's in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed by Congress

The House and Senate passed the massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda this week. Here's what's in it.

• Jul 4

Hundreds gather for the funeral of Melissa and Mark Hortman

Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary for the private funeral of Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert.

• Jun 29

Senate advances Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in narrow vote

Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.

• Jun 28

Dallas Appellate Attorney comments on SCOTUS ruling limiting federal courts' reach

The US Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot make decisions for the whole country; they are limited in the reach of their power

• Jun 27
• 09:46

The US Supreme Court hands Texas a big win holding pornography sites to verify age

The Supreme Court upheld the Texas law that requires websites with sexually explicit content to verify that the user is over 18 years old.

• Jun 27
• 07:58

Texas Republican Congressman talks U.S. bombing of Iran, President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill"

Republican Congressman Pat Fallon discusses the U.S. bombing of Iran. He also tells Jack Fink about his opinion on the potential redrawing of Congressional districts in Texas and passing the President's priorities in the "one big, beautiful bill."

• Jun 27
• 13:21

Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines discusses his campaign, touts endorsements

Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines discusses his campaign and explains to Jack Fink why voters should choose him over the two other candidates in the GOP primary.

• Jun 27
• 21:12

Texas Republican State Representative discusses why he opposed the THC ban, criticizes the state bud

Texas Republican State Representative Brian Harrison of Midlothian discusses his opposition to SB3, the THC ban, and the upcoming special session on this issue. He also shares his thoughts with Jack Fink on the state budget, which he has sharply criticized.

• Jun 27
• 23:23

Texas Democratic Congresswoman talks U.S. bombing of Iran, tax and spending cuts by Republicans

Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch discusses the U.S. bombing of Iran and her overall view of Iran in the future. She also tells Jack Fink about Texas lawmakers potentially redrawing Congressional districts in Texas, and tax and spending cuts being hashed out by Republicans in Congress.

• Jun 27
• 15:19

Texas Railroad Commissioner details her campaign for Comptroller, and why she is the best candidate

Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick is running in the GOP primary for Texas Comptroller in March 2026. She tells Jack Fink about her campaign for Texas Comptroller and why she's the best candidate for the position.

• Jun 27
• 14:49

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