A resolution urging Congress and the president to streamline the legal immigration process and “prioritize the safety, ...

Lawmakers advanced a bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting supply as Trump focuses on easing costs for families.

House panel unanimously backs bill preventing jail time for 24-7 sobriety program fee nonpayment.

Nydia Velázquez, a representative for New York, is introducing a resolution co-sponsored by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and ...

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu faced condemnation from fellow politicians over a resurfaced podcast clip showing him telling Latino, Black, Asian communities to "take over" the country.

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th ...

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could ...

Here's how the voting ID law could make it harder for married women to register to vote and cast ballots if passed.

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The Texas Senate is a snakepit, and the lite gov runs the reptile house, writes the editorial board.

Former Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr. dies at 89. A family statement honored his decades of public service and contributions to key laws and peace efforts.

Ranked-choice voting is once again taking center stage in Augusta.