Tag: politics
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
WASHINGTON – Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the longest-serving Democrat in Congress and once a rival to become House speaker, will announce Thursday he...
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw...
The week in politics (Jan. 7, 2026) | Houston Public Media
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Austin protests erupt after U.S. forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Maduro and his wife were apprehended from their home, in Caracas, Venezuela, by U.S. Special Forces early on Saturday...
Celebrations, protests across Houston after U.S. operation in Venezuela | Houston Public Media
Surrounded by a sea of Venezuelan flags, Miluixsy Miranda led a congo line in the parking lot of a Katy strip mall Saturday night...
Texas’ new bail laws could increase Harris County’s jail population, court case backlog | Houston Public Media
A state constitutional amendment approved by Texas voters last year gives judges the authority to deny bail to more criminal defendants while they await...
U.S. government’s capture of Venezuelan president reverberates across Houston area | Houston Public Media
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After months of escalating tension, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation in the...
James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid
State Rep. James Talarico raised nearly $7 million for his U.S. Senate run during the latest fundraising quarter, increasing his total haul to $13...
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned...
