WASHINGTON — Texas and Florida are growing rapidly. California, Illinois and New York are shrinking. With America’s population shifting to the South, political influence is seeping from reliably ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is set to face senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next homeland ...

Lubbock, was voted speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, elevating him to one of the most powerful positions in state ...

Congress could withhold hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions like New York City ...

With the state legislature back in session, Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George expressed optimism about advancing the party’s key priorities, even as House Speaker Dustin Burrow’s election ...

The Republican-led states of Idaho, Missouri and Kansas can proceed with a lawsuit seeking to restrict the availability of ...

Texas House of Representatives elects Speaker Dustin Burrows, a Republican, with a majority of Democrats' votes. Insights ...

We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on the state’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, reporting a decline in illegal crossings by nearly 90%.

A new poll finds immigration and the economy are the top issues Texans want lawmakers to tackle in 2025. Public education, crime and property taxes were among other top priorities. 47% of Texans ...

Rep. Dustin Burrows, a Lubbock Republican recently selected as speaker of the Texas House, raised more than $750,000 in ...