Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening more than 50 Democrats with legal action and removal from the state legislature after lawmakers fled the state amid a heated redistricting battle.

USA TODAY Congress Reporter Savannah Kuchar takes a look at some pivotal Senate races in next year's midterm elections.

The Department of Homeland Security will require some foreign travelers to post a $15,000 bond before they can come to the United States.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about the gloomy forecast for stocks, and what to do about it.

College football's preseason US LBM Coaches Poll is here. Who are some of the snubs?

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