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Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday there’s a “possibility” that the Justice Department will ask the Supreme Court to intervene in dozens of cases where judges have ruled against the federal government’s efforts to gain broad access to state voter rolls ahead of November’s ...
Democrats seeking the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditiona...
Democrats seeking the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditiona...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park....
President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring a record-setting deployment of nearly nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns escalated about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier supporting U.S. operations agains...
The proposition that Dallas will put on its November elections has turned into a debate over the future of Dallas City Hall, a conversation that has been ongoing for months. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
A longtime North Texas attorney who served as Municipal Judge for multiple cities passed away this week.
Dallas residents will soon be asked to vote on a $443 million bond package for public safety infrastructure, a measure that is drawing sharp criticism from one of the Dallas City Council's top public safety advocates....
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment...
Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal lives. But did you know about the many keyboard tips and tricks that can help raise ...
The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to add President Donald Trump’s name to the facade of the performing arts venue and move forward with a two-year closure, according to Rep. Joyce Beatty, a trustee through her position in Congress, and her lawyers. A representative for t...
Dallas City Council will vote on three potential propositions for November's elections that total nearly $1 billion. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas could soon begin the process of developing new regulations for data centers. A memo from Dallas City Council Member Chad West, signed by four other council members, requests that the City Council consider authorizing a public hearing on potential changes to the Dallas Deve...
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham....
This week, Southlake Mayor Shawn McCaskill mailed a letter addressed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, filing a formal complaint against Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The letter, filed on behalf of the Mayor’s office and the Carroll ISD board president, lists eight da...
Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously after a late-night meeting to create a data center committee and advance steps toward a 90-day moratorium on new construction....
U.S. inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war , posing challenges for the White House as the midterm elections near. Consumer prices increased 3.4% in July from a year ago...
Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize $817.5 million in borrowing for roads, the jail, the courthouse, and other projects that officials say are needed to keep pace with rapid growth. The package could increase the county’s property tax rate, but offic...
The Fort Worth City Council is hearing from dozens of public speakers before voting on a 90-day moratorium on new data centers. The goal is to use the time to listen to feedback and develop regulations....
Fort Worth leaders are set to vote on a 90-day moratorium to pause new data center developments while the city evaluates regulations, amidst statewide audits ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and support from community advocates....
As data center development expands rapidly across Texas, the city of Fort Worth is considering new steps to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on residents and city resources. Earlier this summer, the Fort Worth Zoning Commission voted again...
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and directly involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani had alr...
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
Dallas County commissioners are considering a proposal from Housing Forward to place a property tax measure on the November ballot to fund homelessness solutions and housing....
In the early 1970s, two gold plaques were launched into deep space aboard Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11, each engraved with a message from humankind to any extraterrestrial life that might find them. Since then, astronomers have continued to listen and look for life beyond Earth, ide...
A venue tax to help pay for a future Dallas Stars arena in Plano was put on the November ballot by the Plano City Council on Monday evening. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
As fighter jets launch air strikes on Iran from the San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln, now operating in the Middle East, military families are reporting to MS NOW that the carrier’s 5,000 crew members are suffering through supply shortages. “Food obviously has been scarce,” sai...
Dallas is considering placing custom billboards in city parks to boost revenue at a time when costs are rising and the budget is tight. They estimate the advertising signage could generate up to $10 million annually for the park system....
The Plano City Council voted Monday night to call a special election on November 3, 2026 asking voters to authorize venue-related taxes to help finance a proposed redevelopment project that would bring a sports and entertainment arena and future home of the Dallas Stars. ‘Proposi...
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginning S...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said Sunday that she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or the Senate 2028, echoing remarks she’s made while campaigning for congressional candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections . “I’m focused on winning the midterms. I...
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball. “I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball, and I ex...
Fort Worth has decided not to demolish the 100-year-old grain silos overlooking the Worth Heights neighborhood, which opened up the door for neighborhood improvement projects to be funded. The decision comes years after the city voted in 2016 to demolish the silos if the property...
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote, capping off weeks of uncertainty and despite bipartisan concerns about his ability to run a Justice Department independent of President Donald Trump’s impulses. Blanche, who was...
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill to remove the threat of a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The legislation , advanced in a late-night session that stretched into the early hours, would keep federal funds flowing...
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert hints that layoffs could be coming for city employees as Dallas prepares a budget she says will impact its workforce. Tolbert addressed employees Friday in a YouTube video , saying the city must look closely at how it can best serve Dall...
The annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair and Tarrant County Back to School Roundup offer free school supplies, health screenings, and community resources to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year....
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, came out Friday against President Donald Trump’s pick of Todd Blanche for attorney general, leaving the nomination hanging by a thread. Murkowski joins fellow centrist Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to oppose the president’s choice. With Sen. Mitch Mc...
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured....
The Dallas City Plan and Zoning Commission is expected to vote Thursday on an $800 million development proposed near Preston Road and Royal Lane, which has drawn opposition from several Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups. The project would include retail, restaurants, condomini...
Senate Republicans voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer lawmakers’ questions during a fiery hearing last week . Fauci, who has been a target of the right since he served as a top health official during the Covid pandemic, repeatedly ...
The McKinney City Council unanimously approved plans for a new mosque after hours of passionate public comment. Some cited traffic or parking issues. Most just didn't want a Muslim place of worship in their neighborhood....
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Republican leaders met with the media in Dallas to talk about the upcoming GOP midterm convention. They say it's about putting their policies front and center ahead of the November elections....
The Republican Party will host a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 at the American Airlines Center, with President Donald Trump headlining the two-day event aimed at energizing voters ahead of congressional elections....
Fort Worth ISD educators gathered at a convocation to prepare for the new school year and academic changes under a state-appointed board of managers and new Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata....
The FAA is investigating a “loss of separation incident” with Marine One, the president’s military helicopter, while President Trump was on board Tuesday....
The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve site plans for a new mosque on Virginia Parkway, ending years of debate and hours of public comments from residents....
After hours of public comments and years of community pushback, the McKinney City Council voted to approve site plans for a new mosque along Virginia Parkway....
The McKinney City Council unanimously voted to allow a proposed mosque expansion. The marathon meeting was packed, with people on both sides of the issue showing up to speak. The McKinney Islamic Association plans to now build a campus on Virginia Parkway that would include three...
The Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve a proposed data center despite hours of opposition from residents of both Westlake and neighboring Keller....
Westlake's zoning commission approved plans for a data center on Tuesday night, despite the outcry from residents of both Westlake and neighboring Keller. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more....
Tarrant County Commissioners tabled the vote on a plan to drastically cut the number of polling places. Critics argued the proposal to eliminate 40% of the county's election voting sites would hurt voter turnout, primarily in areas where residents are predominately people of colo...
The Town of Westlake is one step closer to getting a new data center after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposal following hours of public comment and an executive session. The vote came after an emotionally charged meeting that drew a packed crowd to To...
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups are joining forces to oppose the proposed height of an $800 million development near Preston Road and Royal Lane ahead of a key city vote Thursday. The project, proposed near the southwest corner of the intersection, would include retail, rest...
Leaders in Tarrant County will decide whether or not to cut back on polling locations. The vote by county commissioners to reduce the number polling sites last year ran into some vocal opposition, but it passed. The commissioners court is set to vote on a similar proposal today, ...
The downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus took a step toward getting more recognition for its longtime place in the city. On Monday, the Dallas Landmark Commission approved a public hearing to consider starting the historic designation process for the building, which is located at 1618 M...
Tarrant County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal that would significantly reduce the number of polling places available to voters during the November 2026 midterm election. The proposal, listed on the Aug. 4 Commissioners Court agenda, would cut the number ...
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare kicked the public out of a commissioners court meeting Tuesday after the crowd erupted into jeers and began chanting “shame” as the commissioners discussed reducing the number of polling locations open during the November 2026 midterm election. The...
