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List of potential Democratic nominees for president grows shorter after Biden exits race
Joe Manchin is among the those who has chosen not to seek the Democratic nomination. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Biden's future reverberates through Texas delegation
Democratic members of Congress from Texas are split on the future of President Joe Biden after his debate performance against former President Donald Trump.
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Texas Democratic leaders split over future of President Biden
Texas Democratic leaders are split on the future of President Joe Biden. An Austin congressman was the first one to call on him to drop out of his re-election race following that shaky debate performance. As NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports– key decisions will be made in the days ahead.
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Democrats warn ignoring Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students could cost Texas colleges billions
Texas democratic lawmakers sent a congressional inquiry letter to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on Monday highlighting public colleges could violate civil rights if they ignore new Title IX updates
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What is Title IX?
Under Title IX, no person in the United States should be prevented from participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.
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White House preparing for government shutdown, disruption of federal services
The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of federal services.
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Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife charged with bribery
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of accepting cash, gold, and a luxury car items to help protect a businessman from prosecution, an indictment says.
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McCarthy juggles a government shutdown and a Biden impeachment inquiry as the House returns for fall
Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff when the House resumes this week.
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A Look at the Financial Health of the 2024 Presidential Candidates
While the frontrunners show off their second quarter hauls, lesser known candidates are getting creative in order to meet fundraising requirements for the first Republican debate next month. NBCs Alice Barr reports.
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5 things to know about Marianne Williamson
Self-help guru Marianne Williamson has pledged to tackle food insecurity and climate change. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic presidential candidate.