Politics Oct 28 Campaign plane carrying Mike Pence skids off New York runway The plane was coming to New York from Fort Dodge, Iowa, where it had made a hard landing but stayed on the runway earlier Thursday afternoon. After a rally in Fort Dodge, Pence's flight to New York was delayed because…
Nation Sep 19 How Texas’ voter ID law landed it in federal court — again Texas is back in federal court yet again defending one of the nation's strictest voter ID laws — this time against charges that the state is violating its own recent agreement to soften the rules ahead of the November election.
Politics Sep 02 Republicans in Hispanic House districts fear Trump blowback Some Republicans are seeking to dodge Trump's electoral shadow on issues that affect Hispanic voters.
Politics May 18 One of Trump’s potential court nominees has a history of mocking him on Twitter AUSTIN, Texas — An avid Twitter user, Donald Trump has attracted more than his fair share of trolls. Now, he may be ready to name one of them to the Supreme Court.
Politics Apr 23 Cruz’s position on student loans may hurt his appeal among young voters In the Senate, Ted Cruz opposed letting millions of Americans reduce their student loan payments.
Nation Apr 05 How the Panama papers could affect the presidential race The revelations in the Panama Papers could add to the populist outrage in the presidential race by confirming many of the fears of Bernie Sanders supporters on the left and contributing to the distrust that drives people to Donald Trump…
Politics Feb 13 Testy GOP contenders say Obama should wait on Supreme Court nomination During Saturday's Republican presidential debate, candidates said President Barack Obama should allow his successor to select the next Supreme Court nomination following the death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia.
Politics Feb 13 Scalia death rattles GOP field ahead of debate The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia stirred reaction from Republican presidential candidates Saturday, with Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio stating his replacement's nomination should rest with the next president.
Politics Aug 11 Perry stops paying 2016 campaign staff in South Carolina AUSTIN, Texas — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has stopped paying his 2016 presidential campaign's staff in the key early primary state of South Carolina, amid flagging poling numbers and sluggish fundraising.
Politics Aug 08 George P. Bush helps dad Jeb on the campaign trail "It's definitely more emotional," George P. Bush said of campaigning for his dad, rather than his grandfather or uncle, former President George W. Bush. "It's just a little closer to home."…