President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday, overturning earlier commitments and igniting controversy over presidential powers and legal fairness.
Houston’s political landscape has shifted following former Mayor Sylvester Turner’s decisive win in Texas’s 18th Congressional District. With 70% of the vote, Turner will succeed the late Sheila Jackson Lee, continuing her work while forging his path in Congress.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg defended felony charges against former public health director Barbie Robinson, countering Judge Lina Hidalgo's accusations of political bias and emphasizing evidence-based prosecution.
With President-elect Donald Trump set to begin his second term, immigrants in the U.S. face growing anxiety over potential deportation and policy changes. Advocates and legal experts urge immigrants to prepare as uncertainty around programs like DACA and humanitarian parole deepens.
In a closely contested race, Democrat Sean Teare emerged as Harris County’s next district attorney, defeating Republican Dan Simons. Teare promised to move past political divisions and focus on practical, community-centered leadership.