Eye on Politics: CPAC in review and a sit-down with Sen. Ted Cruz
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the role abortion could play in the November election and a review of CPAC in Dallas.
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This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the role abortion could play in the November election and a review of CPAC in Dallas.
Texas may be protected a bit by the strong oil and gas industry and by the cost of housing, which is still lower than most of the rest of the country.
Texas' pre-Roe v. Wade ban was blocked by a state court in response to a lawsuit filed yesterday, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights.
"My experience is, you know, the Republican Party is inclusive. And so I don't — I wouldn't have supported that, what they did," Scott said when pressed on the homophobic language.
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol revealed new insight into what happened that day during its prime-time hearing Thursday night. Here are six things we learned from the first in a series of scheduled public hearings.
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to advance legislation to raise the age limit for purchasing certain semi-automatic rifles.
AG Ken Paxton has been under state felony indictment since 2015 on securities fraud charges and is separately being investigated by the FBI.
Both candidates, Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke, offered different solutions for increasing power generation in Texas.
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, agreed that the somewhat obscure section of the law violates the Constitution.
Voters are deciding on a number of amendments and civil positions.
A second arrest has been made in the shooting in West 7th that left one person dead and five others wounded in early October, Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.
Get the jackets ready, North Texas, because following a warm November week, a strong cold front moves in Saturday into Sunday.
In an exclusive interview this week the mayor said, "I've heard wildly different things about what the program does and how it operates."
Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.
Across the metroplex, neighbors are stepping up, turning their front yards into small food pantries to help fill the gap.
A second arrest has been made in the shooting in West 7th that left one person dead and five others wounded in early October, Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.
Get the jackets ready, North Texas, because following a warm November week, a strong cold front moves in Saturday into Sunday.
In an exclusive interview this week the mayor said, "I've heard wildly different things about what the program does and how it operates."
Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.
Across the metroplex, neighbors are stepping up, turning their front yards into small food pantries to help fill the gap.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses his thoughts after the Dallas Police Chief turned down an ICE invitation to join the 287g program and receive $25 million. Johnson also discussed what he thinks about the future of City Hall, the controversy surrounding DART and whether some suburbs will withdraw. He also discusses how he's trying to keep the Dallas Mavericks and Stars from leaving the city.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink speaks with State Senate District 9 Candidate Taylor Rehmet after initial election night numbers show him in the lead.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink speaks with State Senate District 9 Candidate Leigh Wambsganss after initial election night numbers come in.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
The AG's office is fighting a open records request for specifics, filed by CBS News Texas.
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.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
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.
Wyatt Johnston had three assists before making the game-ending shot in a shootout as the Dallas Stars beat Edmonton 4-3 on Tuesday night.
It's become so popular that Dirk Nowitzki will host another celebrity tournament on Wednesday with a bunch of A-listers.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
The Cowboys rank 31st out of 32 teams in both points and yards allowed per game.
Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals stopped a five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
"Lioness" and a "Yellowstone" spinoff need actors this month.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
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.
