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Senator Ted Cruz discusses the main priorities lawmakers will tackle first. Congressman-elect Brandon Gill talks about how he will help pass President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. Plus, for the first time since some controversial charter amendments passed in the City of Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson is speaking out about the results. (Original air date: December 8, 2024.)
Texas is expanding its offer to President-elect Donald Trump to carry out his mass deportation plan. The incoming border czar praises the state's efforts to secure the border. The Texas Speaker's race is intensifying as House Republicans remain divided as they prepare to meet to select their nominee. (Original air date: December 1, 2024.)
Republican Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro and Democratic Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio weigh-in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses a new agreement between the state and Mexico over badly needed water in the Rio Grande Valley. State Representative Jared Patterson discusses his newly filed bill to keep Texas children off social media. (Original air date: November 24, 2024.)
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded. The E.U. Ambassador to the U.S. says Texas could soon benefit from additional sales of liquified natural gas to the E.U. Plus, the longest-serving elected official in Dallas County, Commissioner John Wiley Price discusses his 40 years of public service. (original air date: November 17, 2024.)
Big Republican victories send former President Donald Trump back to the White House and Senator Ted Cruz back to the U.S. Capitol for a third six-year term. Two new members of Congress from North Texas talk about the balance of power on Capitol Hill. (original air date: November 10, 2024.)
Starting January 20th, Republicans will have the trifecta in the nation's capital. Jack speaks with Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman-elect Brandon Gill and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson in this episode of Eye on Politics.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The U.S. is the largest importer of goods in the world, with Mexico, China and Canada its top three suppliers, according to the most recent census data.
Governor Greg Abbott issued three executive orders this week aimed at protecting Texans from the Chinese Communist Party.
Election Day is fast approaching and some Texas voters still have questions and concerns. - Can I vote at any Texas polling location? - Can I leave things blank on my ballot? - How can I track my ballot?
Senator Ted Cruz discusses his priorities in the new Congress, including border security and reducing costs. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts about President-elect Trump's cabinet picks.
Congressman-elect Brandon Gill, who will represent the 26th Congressional District in Texas, succeeds retiring Congressman Michael Burgess. Gill and Jack Fink discussed his priorities in the upcoming Congress.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Jack Fink discuss the recent vote on the charter amendments, including the controversial Dallas HERO Initiative. Johnson also comments on deporting violent criminals, and Jack asks if there have been any discussions about joining the Trump administration.
As Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham made her announcement to offer more state land to the federal government, the state was putting up new sections of a border wall on its new property. At another event along the southern border, Tom Homan, the incoming Border Czar for President-elect Trump, praised Governor Greg Abbott, along with Texas State Troopers and members of the Texas National Guard for their efforts to secure the border and crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry tells Jack Fink his message to Texas Republicans, why he is certain that Dade Phelan will be House Speaker in the new legislative session.
Republican State Rep. Richard Hayes of Hickory Creek tells Jack Fink why he's changed who he's backing for the Texas Speaker. He also discusses his priorities in the upcoming legislative session.
U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas tells Jack Fink about her priorities in the new Congress in January. She also discusses various issues including national debt and illegal immigration, and the results of the election.
A newly filed bill by State Representative Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, would require social media platforms to verify a new user is 18 or older. The legislation would also allow the Texas Attorney General to target a social media platform if there are minors on the platform. Patterson told Jack about the bill, and also discussed the upcoming Texas House Speaker's race.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says a new deal with Mexico to secure much-needed water for the Rio Grande Valley will provide significant benefits to farmers and cities in the region. However, he also noted in a conversation with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink that the state needs to implement more long-term solutions to address water needs comprehensively.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, feeling the sting of this month's election results, says he and other Democrats are committed to making changes. Veasey of Fort Worth was recently selected as a vice chair for the New Democrat Coalition, a group of 100 pragmatic, center-left members of Congress. He spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink days before his appointment as vice chair.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat from San Antonio, has voiced strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan, warning that it could severely damage the economy.
State Rep. David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro, supports President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use the military for mass deportations, arguing that the economic concerns are outweighed by the billions already spent by the federal government. He disagrees with State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who believes the policy will harm the economy.
Jack Fink discusses funding for public schools, school choice, and how students are doing with Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink speaks with the European Union Ambassador to the United States, Jovita Neliupsiene about liquified natural gas during her visit to Fort Worth.
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George celebrates the wins by Trump and Cruz. He tells Jack Fink where the race for Speaker currently stands and discusses how Latino voters will be "the backbone for the Republican party" in the next cycle.
Republican Craig Goldman wins the 12th Congressional District seat in Tarrant and Parker counties. When Jack Fink spoke to Goldman, it was unknown if Republicans or Democrats would have the majority in the U.S. House.
Democrat Julie Johnson wins 32nd Congressional District seat in Dallas, and parts of Collin and Denton counties. She tells Jack Fink what her goals are for her upcoming term including healthcare access, expanding job opportunities, consumer protections and the visa system.
Early voting numbers show low Democratic and urban voter turnout in Texas. Jack Fink and pollster Ross Hunt analyze early voter data for North Texas.
Jack Fink spoke about the Senate race with CBS News Texas' panel of experts, former State Representative Lorraine Birabil, D-Dallas, and former Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams, R-Texas, who also once served as Texas Education Agency Commissioner.
Early voter turnout in Texas is not as high as it was in 2020, during the pandemic, when more people were able to vote by mail. On Friday before the election, Jack Fink spoke with Ross Hunt, a pollster and founder of Hunt Research in Dallas about the early voter turnout through the second to last day, October 31.
Jack Fink reviews the data for the key battleground states ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.
Executive Director of the Dallas HERO Initiative, Pete Marocco, tells Jack Fink why Dallas residents should vote in favor of propositions S, T and U.
Former Dallas Mayors, Ron Kirk, Laura Miller, and Tom Leppert tell Jack Fink about their opposition to the Dallas HERO Initiative ballot propositions S, T and U.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson tells Jack Fink that VP Kamala Harris and Rep. Colin Allred's Houston visit highlighting abortion is an effort to drive more voters to the polls.
In 2021, he started to lose the use of his legs and then his speech. He was diagnosed with ALS last year.
The 28-year-old police officer had only started serving the Terrell community as a police officer in July.
Luigi Mangione, a person of interest in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on unrelated charges.
Six people were killed as a result of the crash during the Commemorative Air Force's Wings Over Dallas on Nov. 12, 2022, at Dallas Executive Airport.
Luigi Mangione, a man arrested in Pennsylvania, is being questioned in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, police say.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
President-elect Donald Trump says he'll end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a new line of merchandise on his Truth Social app, a fragrance line called "Fight, Fight, Fight."
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
It's been alluded to, promised and talked about for years.
A cold day in downtown Mesquite led to the warmth of conversation with several dozen vendors at an outdoor gift market.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
It's not the season Cowboys fans were hoping for, but after 13 weeks of football, they're hanging on to their slight chance of making the postseason.
Scottie Scheffler ended his biggest year with another victory.
No. 12 Southern Methodist will face No. 5 Penn State in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and his team are shifting their focus from Saturday's SEC title loss to the College Football Playoff and national championship.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
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.
