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Major improvements could be coming to an airport near you

Inside Texas Politics

Texas Democrat argues party doesn't need a full-on reset, just better messaging

Rep. Armando Walle also discusses what he’s looking for in the next leader of the Texas Democratic Party.
Inside Texas Politics

Texas Agriculture Commissioner says amended US-Mexico water treaty will help bone-dry Texas

The new agreement gives Mexico more ways to deliver the water it owes to the U.S.
Nation World

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority.
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What are the chances Texas passes a casino gaming law?

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says the issue doesn’t currently have the support of the members, and they’re not hearing from constituents yearning for gambling.
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Trump builds out foreign policy team with picks of Hegseth for Pentagon, Ratcliffe for CIA

In a flurry of announcements, Trump also named Bill McGinley, his Cabinet secretary in his first administration, as his White House counsel.
Inside Texas Politics

Dallas City Council member says Parks Department, libraries are threatened by propositions

City leaders still trying to determine if they can take legal action.
Inside Texas Politics

Texas Democratic Party chair resigns in the wake of stinging defeats

Just before he resigned, Gilberto Hinojosa told Inside Texas Politics what went wrong for the party.
Nation World

GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

Seeing their options narrow, Democrats focused on flipping a handful of seats in Arizona, California and Oregon to close the gap.
Nation World

How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCast

A sweeping survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide shows what issues mattered to voters in this election.
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Trump, Harris and Biden speeches after Election Night 2024

Watch full speeches from Donald Trump at his 2024 presidential election watch party, the concession speech from VP Kamala Harris and Biden's post-election address.
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Biden delivers remarks following Trump's victory over Harris

The president reiterated that the U.S. election system “is honest, it is fair, and it is transparent. And it can be trusted, win or lose.”