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Then-FBI Director James Comey testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on the FBI on Capitol Hill on May 3.

Sources: Trump Asked Comey To Shut Down Flynn Investigation

The White House is denying reports by multiple media outlets that President Trump asked then-FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing in 2019.

48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals

The state and federal officials say Facebook's acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram violated competition laws and served to stifle rivals by giving the social network an unfair advantage.

'We've Become Chronic People Pleasers': Central Texas Therapist On Recognizing And Reversing Burnout

"A prolonged time of overextending ourselves to the point of mental, spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual exhaustion."For many, that might be a…

President Trump speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the White House. He declined to promise a peaceful transfer of power after the November election. He continued to raise questions Thursday, saying he wasn't sure the election could be "honest."

Trump Questions Election Again After White House Walked Back His Earlier Remarks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and others rebuked President Trump's equivocation about whether he might transfer power peacefully against a backdrop of uncertainty about the ongoing election.

A student wearing a face mask walks past the UT tower.

With Bans On Parties Impossible To Enforce, UT Austin Looks To Lessons From The Cabo Cluster

It's what she's not seeing that scares Darlene Bhavnani most – what's lurking under the surface."I'm scared, because what I'm seeing is what I'm seeing,"…

Crowds, recreation and dogs at Zilker Park in Austin, TX on May 13, 2021. Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT News

'Distance And Isolation Equals Safety': Undoing Social Lessons Learned During The Pandemic

The transition back to pre-pandemic activities might feel jarring. Neuropsychotherapist Junice Rockman talks about overcoming the impacts of social isolation.

Several posters of children from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services hang on office walls.

Texas Foster Care Children Exposed To Sexual Abuse And Neglected In Unlicensed Placements, Report Says

The federal judge overseeing the decadelong lawsuit against Texas for conditions in its foster care system cut this week’s hearing short. She proposed all parties involved, including the governor, “cut to the chase” to identify solutions.

When kids are too young for vaccines, like this 7-year-old girl, masks are critical in reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. That's part of the newly updated Centers for Disease Control guidelines for the coming school year — and for any travel plans parents are making for summer.

CDC Updates Guidelines To Protect Kids From COVID In School. Plus: Vacation Tips

The updated guidance promotes vaccination for those old enough and says vaccinated children may not need masks. What about kids too young for vaccines? And as summer begins, what about vacation risks?

The candidates for Texas attorney general in 2022.

With primaries underway in Texas, Ken Paxton’s bid for a third term is marked by legal troubles

Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under indictment for securities fraud since 2015 and is now under FBI investigation for alleged bribery and corruption. Three Republicans and five Democrats are on the ballot seeking to replace him.

a woman wearing a white hat and t shirt and holding a sign while kneeling on grass that says reelect adrienne pena garza

How the GOP is backing Latinas in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, setting up a political showdown

The once solidly Democratic Rio Grande Valley is shaping up to be a battleground in this year's midterm elections.

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