Tag: Texas

In this May 10, 2018 photo Richard Overton, the oldest living U.S. Veteran at the age of 111, is back in the east Austin home he has owned since 1948 after a renovation provided by Meals on Wheels of Central Texas and the Home Depot Foundation.

America’s oldest WWII veteran, Richard Overton, dies at 112

Anna Giaritelli · December 28, 2018 3:57 am

The University of Texas clock tower is seen on a cloudy day.

Beltway Confidential

Major university sued for Orwellian, unconstitutional restrictions on free speech

Grant Addison · December 27, 2018 9:25 pm

The healthcare.gov website is seen on a laptop computer in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2017.

Obamacare cannot stand without its mandate

Adam Barsouk · December 26, 2018 12:59 pm

Democrat Julian Castro talks about exploring the possibility of running for president in 2020, at his home in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The announcement Wednesday gives the 44-year-old Castro a jump-start on whatâs likely to be a crowded Democratic primary field that has no clear front-runner. He tells The Associated Press he plans to announce his ultimate decision in early January.

Julian Castro on Beto O’Rourke: There’s room for two Texas Democrats in 2020

Naomi Lim · December 23, 2018 3:57 pm

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., left is interviewed by a reporter as he arrives for a closed door meeting about Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Democrats press Republicans to intercede on Obamacare lawsuit

Kimberly Leonard · December 19, 2018 6:17 pm

Rep.-elect Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, leaves after attending orientation for new members of Congress, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Washington.

Dan Crenshaw spoke with Pete Davidson after the SNL star hinted at suicide

Katelyn Caralle · December 19, 2018 8:09 am

Demonstrators wear shirts reading "Boycott Israel" during a protest against President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

Beltway Confidential

Promising not to protest is un-American, even when it comes to Israel

Erin Dunne · December 19, 2018 12:40 am

Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, makes his concession speech at his election night party, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in El Paso, Texas, after being defeated by Sen. ted Cruz, R-Texas.

‘Draft Beto’ campaign created to urge Beto O’Rourke presidential bid

Diana Stancy Correll · December 18, 2018 8:04 pm

In this July 6, 2018 photo, a carrier ship for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is docked at Cheniereâs Sabine Pass Terminal in Cameron Parish, La. By specifically promoting LNG exports, the U.S. government is helping guarantee the success of a handful of companies _ using taxpayer dollars to boost a nascent industry it also regulates. Houston-based Cheniere has benefited from the governmentâs LNG push.

Energy and Environment

Natural gas producer key to Trump’s energy dominance agenda strikes new deal with Malaysia

John Siciliano · December 18, 2018 7:41 pm

In this Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 photo, students walk through the University of Texas at Austin campus in Austin, Texas.

Red Alert Politics

University of Texas sued for banning ‘rude speech’

Lauren Cooley · December 17, 2018 6:28 pm

Google will spend $1 billion to expand New York City office

Joe Williams · December 17, 2018 1:48 pm

Beto O'Rourke speaks at an event.

Beto O’Rourke blames border wall for migrant deaths

Pete Kasperowicz · December 14, 2018 5:38 pm