http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics RSS Feed for WFAA - News - Politics en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:07:03 GMT 2013-06-20T06:07:03Z en-us http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Dewhurst-tweet-says-bill-attempt-to-close-abortion-clinics-212191461.html A tweet Wednesday from the account of Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said what Democrats have claimed all along: The plan is an attempt to shut down clinics and all but ban abortion in Texas. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:35:26 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Dewhurst-tweet-says-bill-attempt-to-close-abortion-clinics-212191461.html 2013-06-19T22:35:26Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212186951.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Senate Republicans insist proposed new restrictions on abortion facilities are designed to protect women's health. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:07:01 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212186951.html 2013-06-20T06:07:01Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212186881.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas House panel has endorsed a bill to create a mandatory life sentence with the possibility of parole after 40 years for 17-year-olds convicted of capital murder. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:07:03 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212186881.html 2013-06-20T06:07:03Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Inside-Texas-Politics-dewhurst-616-211732371.html Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst opens up about his U.S. Senate race loss to Ted Cruz. And Dewhurst reveals why he might not be connecting with tea party voters. Host Jason Whitely and Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy ask the questions. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:52:36 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Inside-Texas-Politics-dewhurst-616-211732371.html 2013-06-16T22:52:36Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211944001.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Republican-led Texas Senate voted late Tuesday night for tough new restrictions on abortion clinics and providers, but abandoned efforts to ban the procedure after the 20th week of pregnancy. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:06:38 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211944001.html 2013-06-20T06:06:38Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211970221.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:05:29 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211970221.html 2013-06-20T06:05:29Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212081461.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in the Texas Senate have abandoned attempts to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, but are pressing forward with new restrictions on the procedure. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:01:08 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212081461.html 2013-06-19T18:01:08Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211975271.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker is the favorite to win a fast-paced race for U.S. Senate set off by the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg this month. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:05:28 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211975271.html 2013-06-20T06:05:28Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212029801.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate has given preliminary approval to taking nearly $1 billion a year from the state's reserve fund and spending it on transportation. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:55 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/212029801.html 2013-06-19T04:04:55Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211781781.html RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina rode President Barack Obama's coattails in 2008, winning a seat Republicans had held for nearly four decades. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:05:30 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/211781781.html 2013-06-20T06:05:30Z