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Why are hundreds of millions of perfectly good eggs going to waste? The state Senate outlaws selling lottery tickets by phone or online after a controversial $83 million jackpot is awarded and now under criminal investigation. Republican and Democratic members of Congress from North Texas debate the DOGE and the Trump agenda.
President Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have increased their efforts to slash federal spending. Employees have lost their jobs as part of mass firings in federal agencies.
CBS News Texas traveled to the nation's Capital where Gov. Greg Abbott met with members of the Texas Congressional delegation and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We spoke with multiple members of Congress, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Republicans support the governor's request for reimbursement, but Democrats in Congress we spoke with sharply oppose it. (Original air date: February 16, 2025.)
Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration. Jack asked the Governor about criticism by Democrats over his controversial school choice policy and the potential for higher tariffs. We also spoke with two Democratic State Representatives: Rafael Anchia of Dallas and James Talarico of Austin. (Original air date: February 9, 2025.)
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. The Lt. Governor also discussed taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, property tax relief, the state's abortion law, and more. Democratic North Texas Congressman, Marc Veasey, blasted President Trump's policies. (Original air date: February 2, 2025.)
Jack Fink spoke with a Senior Vice President of the National Chicken Council, which has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to change a rule that requires companies that raise chickens for meat to throw away hundreds of millions of eggs every year.
The USDA warns egg prices could rise another 41% this year.
A judge has allowed the firings to move forward.
Since 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated more than $40 billion in revenue for the state, which includes education and veterans' services.
Companies that import the goods from abroad pay the tariffs to their own nation. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection collects tariffs from U.S. businesses and directly pays the tariffs on the imported goods to the federal government
In late January, Republican lawmakers reintroduced a bill to dismantle the Department of Education formally. The bill contains a single sentence: “The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2026.”
Jack Fink sits down with Dr. Ashley Peterson, Sr. Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs with the National Chicken Council. She says that a proposal could help alleviate some of the shortage and inflation issues caused by the avian flu. "Before 2009, we were selling almost 400 million eggs a year into the market, but after the Food and Drug Administration finalized a rule, we were not allowed to do that any longer," said Peterson.
Congresswoman Julie Johnson doesn't agree with the "sledgehammer" approach DOGE and the Trump administration have implemented. "They're doing it in the face of what Congress has previously appropriated and just cutting budgets, cutting things that through the legislative process and the hearing process Congress has determined is an appropriate use of Federal funds."
Congressman Pat Fallon believes DOGE has had a "good rate of return" in the five weeks of the administration. "The Federal workforce has grown over time to far larger than it actually needs to be."
In a one-on-one interview with Jack Fink, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses how she's planning to reduce avian flu and lower egg prices during her recent visit to East Texas. They also discuss the mass firings by the Trump administration.
The USDA warns egg prices could rise another 41% this year.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink's full interview with Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Flower Mound. They discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and efforts to slash the federal budget.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink's full interview with Democratic State Representative Mihaela Plesa. They discuss school choice, teacher pay raises, and Congress reimbursing Texas for border security.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was at the Capitol this week, asking White House leaders to reimburse the State of Texas for border security spending. "This isn't so much about reimbursing the state of Texas," Abbott told Jack. "This is paying for the purchase and the price for real estate and real estate improvements that Texas provided that would be permanent structures that will exist for the future of the United States."
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' district in San Antonio includes 800 miles of the Texas- Mexico border. He tells Jack Fink the reimbursement is "long overdue".
Senator John Cornyn tells Jack Fink his reasons why Texas should be reimbursed by Congress for securing the border. He also discusses concerns over inflation.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey rejects Governor Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse the state for money spent to secure the border. He tells Jack Fink, "Why in the world would they want to reimburse someone that's spent all of this money and has been virtually ineffective at doing anything."
U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman tells Jack Fink why he believes, Congress should reimburse Texas taxpayers for money spent to prevent illegal immigration. "We have every right to ask for that money back from the federal government," said Goldman, "I feel certain that we're gonna get it."
U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey and Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink discuss why Ellzey supports Texas getting reimbursed by Congress for border security efforts. "Texans for many years have been doing the job of the federal government securing our southern border," said Ellzey.
Senator Ted Cruz tells Jack Fink that White House leaders included the money to reimburse Texas and other states for border security in a budget request. He and Jack also discuss increasing inflation rates.
U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne tells Jack Fink why she believes Texas is justified in being reimbursed by Congress for its border security efforts.
State Representative James Talarico of Austin (D), discusses Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State address including school choice and water issues in the state.
TX Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas (D) tells Jack Fink about a forum he hosted for his constituents about their rights if they or a loved one is picked up in an immigration enforcement action. They also discuss Governor Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse Texas $11.1 billion for the state's border security efforts.
"Taxes like this occurred during the first Trump administration," said Abbott. "And we got through it. Texas remained a very robust economy at that time. Same thing is going to happen this time. Everyone knows Trump uses tariffs as a tactic to achieve another goal. Everyone also knows that the number one priority for both Trump as well as the people of the United States of America is to have secure borders, to stop fentanyl and crime pouring across the border into our state."
During an interview with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink, the Lt. Governor discussed taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, property tax relief, the state's abortion law, and more.
Republican State Senator Bob Hall praises Gov. Abbott's deployment of 400 more Texas troops to the border. "I'm all for it," Hall told Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink.
Democratic State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer tells Jack Fink he opposes Gov. Abbott's deployment of 400 more Texas troops to the border. He says Abbott should work with federal authorities and put the money to use elsewhere. "Let's take our people's money and put it where it needs to be," said Fischer.
U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson (D) of Farmers Branch tells Jack Fink she is critical of President Trump's emergency orders. "The fact that he just went in and completely undercut absolutely everything about the rule of law was particularly bothersome to me," said Johnson.
U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R) of McKinney praises President Trump's executive orders involving the southern border in a conversation with Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink.
The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for 2026 and 2027. Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock of North Richland Hills told Jack Fink, "It's encouraging to have this start and see how close we really are together on the one piece of legislation that we have to pass."
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency laid off about 1,000 National Park Service workers last month as part of its wave of federal mass firings.
Officers responded to a business in the 100 block of South Bowen Road around 4:45 p.m. Monday.
The area witnessed extensive damage, including tossed trailers, mangled roofs, and downed trees and powerlines.
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada early Tuesday morning.
More than 350 residents had to be evacuated from two apartment buildings in the city.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
The reunion has been nearly three years in the making.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada early Tuesday morning.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
As Canada and Mexico make plans for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls President Trump's move "a very dumb thing to do."
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Overall effectiveness against flu hospitalization was still high, the CDC said.
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the city.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Irving went down with an injury in the first quarter of the Tuesday night's loss to the Sacramento Kings.
The announcement came one month after trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Former Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall speaks exclusively with CBS News Texas and shared how she thinks the team can regain fans' trust.
Some of the athletes have publicly clashed with the White House's preferred messaging by openly criticizing the NCAA in social media posts and other public statements.
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
