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Texas GOP Rep. Faces Ethics Probe Over Affair Allegations

House Ethics Committee investigating Representative Tony Gonzales

White House Proposes Sweeping Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family Homes

The plan aims to preserve homeownership for regular buyers, but faces pushback from some investors

Texas Congressman Denies Blackmail Claim Over Alleged Affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales accused of retaliation against former staffer who later died by suicide

Texas Congressman Denies Blackmail Claims Over Alleged Affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won't be 'blackmailed' over reported relationship with former staffer who later died by suicide.

Texas Congressman Claims Blackmail Over Alleged Affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales accused of having an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide

Nexstar Hires New Austin Political Reporter

Adam Schwager joins Nexstar's state capitol bureau in Texas

Trump Proposes Government-Backed 401(k) Plan for Workers Without Employer Retirement Benefits

The new plan would provide a $1,000 annual match to help millions of Americans save for retirement.

Trump Vows to Ban Wall Street Firms from Buying Single-Family Homes

President claims mortgage rates are at a four-year low in State of the Union address.

U.S. Rep. Al Green Escorted Out of Trump's State of the Union Address

This is not the first time the Texas Democrat has disrupted a Trump speech to Congress.

Texas Rep. Gonzales Resists Calls to Resign Over Alleged Affair

Gonzales faces growing pressure from fellow Republicans to step down amid allegations of an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.

Texas Rep. Gonzales Faces Calls to Resign Over Alleged Affair

Fellow GOP members demand Gonzales step down amid claims of inappropriate relationship with former staffer

Tiny Trump-Linked Firm Poised for $25B Nuclear Deal

Entra1 Energy, with close ties to Trump donors, is in line for a massive nuclear contract despite having no completed projects.

Texas Presidents Leave Lasting Legacy on American History

From LBJ's Hill Country ranch to George W. Bush's Crawford retreat, the Lone Star State has shaped many U.S. presidents.

TSA Agent Fears Repeat of Last Shutdown as Deadline Looms

Thousands of federal workers, including Houston TSA agents, could go without pay if a deal isn't reached by tonight.

Congressman Secures $500K to Combat Human Trafficking in Harris County

Funding will support specialized officer training and community-based initiatives in Precinct 7.

Texas Threatens School Takeovers Over Student Protests

State education agency says it will intervene in districts where students demonstrate against ICE actions.

Interfaith Leaders Sue Trump's Federal Religious Liberty Commission Over Alleged Christian Bias

Lawsuit claims the commission, led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, violates federal law by lacking diversity and transparency.

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