The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

President Trump said he was revoking former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s security clearances on Friday as retribution for ...

The Senate has approved each of President Trump’s selections for cabinet posts that it has voted on to this point. Note: ...

President Trump says the the 30,000-person facility for undocumented migrants will house "the worst criminal illegal aliens".

Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX, has introduced the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act in the U.S. Senate, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country.

Follow live updates and news coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for RFK Jr. Stay up to date with real-time ...

Follow live updates and news coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for RFK Jr. Stay up to date with real-time developments on key moments and outcomes for Trump’s nominee for health secretary.

Democrats blasted President Trump's move to freeze federal grants and loans as 'unconstitutional' as the move sparked confusion for funding across the country.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is among many Democrats who expressed concern after President Donald Trump announced a freeze on federal funds. The Trump administration sent a memo to federal ...

On Monday, Paxton named current Senator John Cornyn as a Republican who needs to be removed for not being conservative enough. Cornyn has served in the US Senate since 2002. Texas Attorney General ...

Jan. 24—WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) met Friday with Chris Wright, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Cornyn is a member of the ...