Democratic Reps. Green, Menefee advance to runoff in redrawn Texas district

In a race that pitted two incumbents against each other, Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee will advance to a runoff in the race for Texas 18th Congressional District, CBS News projects.  Menefee was elected to represent the 18th Congressional District in a January special election to replace Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died last

Live updates: Talarico prevails over Crockett in Texas; Hegseth slams media over Iran coverage

Democrat James Talarico prevailed in a Senate Democratic primary in Texas on Tuesday over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, delivering the party a candidate many had seen as the stronger general election choice. On the GOP side, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May runoff after no candidate won…

Presidential Message on Holi

Melania and I send our best wishes to all who celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi—a day welcoming the arrival of spring and rejoicing in the victory of good over evil. Today, as communities gather around the world to celebrate this festival of colors, I wish all Americans who observe Holi a day filled with

House Ethics panel investigates Tony Gonzales over allegations of affair with aide

The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday that it is launching an investigation into allegations that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas had an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. The announcement came a day after the Texas primaries. Gonzales was forced into a May runoff against Brandon Herrera. Herrera has also called on

House Republican: Voters should ‘stay concerned’ about Iran becoming ‘forever war’

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday said “MAGA voters” should have their concerns with them if U.S. military action in Iran possibly becomes “another forever war.” “I would say stay concerned,” Burchett told a reporter, who asked if he had a message to President Trump’s supporters. “I mean, be concerned. Be vigilant. Hold our feet…