AP-NORC poll: Americans largely back Biden’s virus response
WASHINGTON – Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving…
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Reports: NY officials altered count of nursing home deaths
NEW YORK – Some New York lawmakers are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s impeachment after…
House impeachment manager sues Trump, allies over riot
WASHINGTON – Rep. Eric Swalwell, who served as a House manager in Donald Trump’s last…
Biden signals support to replace war power authority
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Friday signaled support to replace decades-old authorizations for the…
As other states close prisons, Nebraska may build a big one
OMAHA, Neb. – Across the nation officials are closing prisons as crime rates drop and…
Analysis: How Gov. Greg Abbott’s attack on “defunding the police” has divided Texas Democrats
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left,…
Texas businesses must decide whether to require face masks. Some worry they could lose customers either way.
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Double standard? Gillibrand in spotlight after Cuomo scandal
WASHINGTON – Kirsten Gillibrand was the first Democratic senator to call for her colleague Al…
GOP state lawmakers seek to nullify federal gun limits
SALT LAKE CITY – With Democrats controlling the presidency and Congress, Republican state lawmakers concerned…
Three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four coronavirus medical advisers say they weren’t directly consulted prior to lifting mask mandate
In April 2020, an optimistic Gov. Greg Abbott announced at the Texas Capitol that he…
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivers 1st opinion
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has delivered her first opinion. The 7-2…
TribCast, special edition: Our pollsters analyze how Texans feel about vaccines, elections and police
People receive their drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine at the Fair Park vaccination site in Dallas on…
Gov. Greg Abbott heeds the call of his GOP critics in removing coronavirus restrictions
For most of his governorship, Gov. Greg Abbott has enjoyed a relatively charmed life inside…
Lawmakers can’t cite local examples of trans girls in sports
Legislators in more than 20 states have introduced bills this year that would ban transgender…
The Latest: Czech Republic gets patient help from nations
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic is negotiating with Germany and other European countries to treat…
Solid sign-ups for Biden’s new ‘Obamacare’ coverage offer
WASHINGTON – More than 200,000 people signed up for coverage in the first two weeks…
Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval
WASHINGTON – Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday she will support New Mexico Rep. Deb…
South Dakota House lawmakers leave AG impeachment in doubt
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota House on Wednesday left the impeachment of the state’s…
Watch live: Gov. Greg Abbott to make a “statewide announcement” at 1:30 p.m. Central
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Point of Order: Higher ed’s gap year
Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune.(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In…
Texas voters’ views shifting on abortion, pot, gambling and Confederate monuments, poll finds
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Pandemic response tops Texas voters’ legislative priorities, poll finds
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US sets sanctions over Russia opposition leader’s poisoning
The Biden administration announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses Tuesday for a nearly fatal…
Critics: Cuomo apology ‘tone-deaf,’ ignores power imbalance
PHILADELPHIA – When Yuh-Line Niou first arrived in Albany to work as a legislative aide…
“UT needs rich donors”: Emails show wealthy alumni supporting “Eyes of Texas” threatened to pull donations
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China said to speed up move to more survivable nuclear force
WASHINGTON – China appears to be moving faster toward a capability to launch its newer…
Texas voters’ apprehension about COVID-19 has risen since October, poll finds
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EU urges parties in ex-Soviet Georgia to ease tensions
TBILISI – A top European Union official visited ex-Soviet republic Georgia on Monday and urged…
After a year of pandemic, Texas voters more open to sending kids to school, poll finds
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Texas voters say they believe vaccines work. Some of them still won’t get a COVID-19 shot.
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Republicans test history in vote against pandemic relief
NEW YORK – With the nation’s financial system on the brink of collapse, all but…
Texas expects to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of newly-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine for public…
Justice Dept. to appeal judge’s order on eviction moratorium
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department said Saturday it will appeal a judge’s ruling that found…
J&J’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON – The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food…
Supreme Court could put new limits on voting rights lawsuits
WASHINGTON – Eight years after carving the heart out of a landmark voting rights law,…
Biden team readies wider economic package after virus relief
WASHINGTON – Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers…