How abortion could affect the midterm elections
Democrats have put unprecedented resources into making this year's midterm elections a referendum on abortion access.
Democrats have put unprecedented resources into making this year's midterm elections a referendum on abortion access.
In five states, voters will decide in the midterm elections this November whether to protect the right to abortion or restrict access.
It's unlikely Democrats, who already hold House and Senate majorities, will win enough seats to do this.
When Texas' new abortion law made no exceptions in cases of rape, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott defended it with an assurance: Texas would get to work eliminating rapes.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics political reporter Jack Fink explores recent poll numbers in the November elections and an eyebrow raising endorsement in the Texas Lt. Governor's race.
Four area pastors sent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton a warning letter that they may file a lawsuit in 60 days.
Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O'Rourke campaigned in Denton on Wednesday before hundreds of supporters.
Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Denton today, a week after Governor Greg Abbott stopped in the area to campaign himself.
Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke came out swinging over the state law banning abortion, but Republican Governor Greg Abbott is holding his ground.
The majority of Texans oppose the law, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
The district says it postponed the fairs to make sure kids were getting age appropriate material, but an internal email suggests other motives may be at play.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the role abortion could play in the November election and a review of CPAC in Dallas.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will sign a controversial, first-in-the-nation gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.
A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant who was fired after sparring with her union president over abortion and other issues won a $5.1 million jury verdict.
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
"It is absolutely none of my business. I will not persecute Texas women or anyone else pursuing those same rights."
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
North Texans are organizing protests against the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to determine the legality of abortion.
Tarrant County Republican Rep. Giovanni Capriglione authored the Texas trigger law, which will ban nearly all abortions when it takes effect later this summer
As the court ruled against abortion rights, Justice Clarence Thomas argued precedents on contraceptives and same-sex relationships could come next.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Dr. Tamra Slone is sure that, of all the accolades she has received over 20 years of practicing medicine as an oncologist and hematologist, no one has ever given her what the Willeford family did.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The Biden-Harris campaign on Friday said the president is not leaving the race.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
The initial call reporting the fire at 1717 San Jacinto St. came in just after 6 p.m. Friday. It was upgraded from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire just after 8:15 p.m.
Last month, Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The Biden-Harris campaign on Friday said the president is not leaving the race.
Resources in Texas allow anyone to drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law.
The agreement addresses the union's concerns about compensation, retroactive pay, and work rules, the APFA said.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's excited to hear the Republican platform includes a plank about keeping American cities clean and safe. Parker told political reporter Jack Fink, "If that's a platform they're going to take seriously...I would love to work with that administration to do that."
Calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race continue. Jack Fink asks Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins where he stands on the topic.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Craig and Lindsay Willeford seem much more relieved about their only son, Henry, than three years ago. The 8-year-old is about one month out from his first anniversary of ringing the bell to end his cancer treatment; he still finds himself getting medical maintenance from a tough regimen of chemotherapy.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died, her office announced Friday evening. She was 74 years old.
A massive downtown four-alarm fire at historic First Baptist Dallas has been "knocked down and contained," fire officials said late Friday.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's excited to hear the Republican platform includes a plank about keeping American cities clean and safe. Parker told political reporter Jack Fink, "If that's a platform they're going to take seriously...I would love to work with that administration to do that."
Calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race continue. Jack Fink asks Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins where he stands on the topic.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.