Feb 22 Texas, Trump administration seek to delay voter ID hearing By David Saleh Rauf, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department joined Texas' attorney general Wednesday in asking a federal court to delay a hearing on the state's voter ID law, the latest signal that the federal government might drop its opposition to the law now that… Continue reading
Feb 22 Supreme Court orders new hearing for black Texas inmate By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Buck had tried for years to get federal courts to look at his claim that his rights were violated when jurors were told by a defense expert witness that Buck was more likely to be dangerous in the future because… Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 7:26 Between this vegetarian cafe and a 'Trump' cafe in Texas, a political chasm By PBS News Hour Three months since the election and a few weeks into the new Trump administration, recent public opinion polls show we live in a deeply divided country. So what are voters saying about the new president? William Brangham has a tale… Continue watching
Feb 15 Watch 5:42 How the concealed carry debate plays out on college campuses By PBS News Hour In 1966, America’s first mass school shooting took place at the University of Texas, Austin, leaving 16 dead. Today, Texas is one of eight states that allows concealed weapons to be carried on public college campuses, prompting vigorous debate. With… Continue watching
Feb 12 Green card holder who voted illegally could face deportation By News Desk Rosa Maria Ortega, who holds a green card and is married with four children, was sentenced to eight years in prison and could face deportation after serving her time. Continue reading
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Feb 12 U.S. withdraws stay request in transgender bathroom case By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press "Our concern is that it's a very clear signal that at a minimum the Department of Justice ... will not protect transgender students."… Continue reading
Jan 18 New pipeline clashes call on Standing Rock playbook By Mark Scialla Groups inspired by the Standing Rock movement are protesting the Trans-Pecos Pipeline in Texas, while similar clashes sprout across the country. Continue reading
Dec 21 Death sentences decline sharply as public attitudes shift By Sam Hananel, Associated Press Only 30 people were sentenced to death in the United States this year, the lowest number since the early 1970s. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 7:32 RNC strategist Spicer: 'Zero evidence' Russian hacks had any impact on the election By PBS News Hour With the choice of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry for the Energy Department of Energy and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his cabinet. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sean Spicer,… Continue watching