Texas Education Agency moves to correct 4,200 errors in Bible-infused curriculum
Read full article: Texas Education Agency moves to correct 4,200 errors in Bible-infused curriculumState Board of Education members criticized the publishing errors and postponed their vote on the agencyās request until their next meeting.
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Read full article: United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief saysThe United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces āimminent financial collapseā unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time.
Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets -- including Pennsylvania Avenue
Read full article: Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets -- including Pennsylvania AvenuePresident Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
Read full article: Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear programU.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
The Latest: Justice Department says itās releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department says itās releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Justice Department releases massive trove from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: Justice Department releases massive trove from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe Justice Department has released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures about what the government knew about the millionaire financierās sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with rich and powerful people such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
Read full article: Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demandsKevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago.
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
Read full article: New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protestersThe Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iranās interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehranās theocratic government.
Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot
Read full article: Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riotA federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mobās Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraud
Read full article: Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraudCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is demanding a civil rights investigation into Dr. Mehmet Oz, saying he discriminated against Armenians in a video about hospice fraud in Los Angeles.
ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war
Read full article: ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil warThailandās top diplomat says that a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmarās civil war has failed but could still help restore peace.
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Prettiās death in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Prettiās death in MinneapolisThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
Read full article: Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bankPresident Donald Trumpās nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other.
In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally
Read full article: In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rallyAfter coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talaricoās lead among the key voting bloc.
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Read full article: Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclearRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week.
Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
Read full article: Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlashThe Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Read full article: Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officialsAggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this weekās FBI search of an election office in Georgia have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fallās midterm elections.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
Read full article: Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a cornerPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade warPresident Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with Americaās northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
How to register to vote in Texas for the March 3 primary election
Read full article: How to register to vote in Texas for the March 3 primary electionThe 2026 Texas primary election is coming up on March 3. If you want to cast your ballot, youāll need to be sure youāre registered to vote.
Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center
Read full article: Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention centerDetainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed āDeportation Depot,ā since opening this past September.
After a death at an El Paso ICE facility was ruled a homicide, will prosecutors pursue a criminal case?
Read full article: After a death at an El Paso ICE facility was ruled a homicide, will prosecutors pursue a criminal case?Because Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a military base, the El Paso District Attorney says any criminal case may fall to federal prosecutors. But criminal law experts say the state doesnāt have to defer to them.
Texasā power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?
Read full article: Texasā power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texasā Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texasā Senate Democratic primary, new poll findsThe survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.
Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
Read full article: Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating herThe Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.
Federal officials close discrimination case over Texasā distribution of Hurricane Harvey aid
Read full article: Federal officials close discrimination case over Texasā distribution of Hurricane Harvey aidThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.
This newspaper publisher is challenging her fellow Republicans to do better for rural Texas
Read full article: This newspaper publisher is challenging her fellow Republicans to do better for rural TexasSuzanne Bellsnyder used to work for Republicans in Austin. Now sheās challenging them to do better for rural Texas, where she lives and operates two newspapers and a growing Substack newsletter.
Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit
Read full article: Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visitPresident Donald Trump says he's informed Venezuelaās acting president that he'll open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela.
Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations
Read full article: Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United NationsPresident Donald Trumpās latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired.
Judge rejects Brad Raffensperger's bid to loosen spending limits in Georgia governor's race
Read full article: Judge rejects Brad Raffensperger's bid to loosen spending limits in Georgia governor's raceA federal judge has rejected Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's request to raise unlimited campaign funds.
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
Read full article: Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report findsIn Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo
Read full article: Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limboThe Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly housed the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DC
Read full article: Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DCFamilies and emergency responders are marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly plane collision over the Potomac River.
The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reformSenate Democrats are threatening to block legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown Friday if Republicans and the White House don't agree to restrict President Donald Trumpās surge of immigration enforcement.
The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland SecurityDemocrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.
SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.
Read full article: SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.Elon Muskās company got a boost in its application by the Starbase city commissioners. Two commissioners are SpaceX employees.
Vacant for 11 months, one of Texasā bluest congressional districts will pick new representative Saturday
Read full article: Vacant for 11 months, one of Texasā bluest congressional districts will pick new representative SaturdayTwo Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turnerās term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.
Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
Read full article: Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spellPresident Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that.
US appeals court says Noem's decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal
Read full article: US appeals court says Noem's decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegalA federal appeals court says the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the United States.
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Read full article: Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdownDemocrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trumpās surge of immigration enforcement.