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UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
Read full article: UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival securityKUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.
Read full article: A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.
Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
Read full article: Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official saysA top Alaska elections official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wifeDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Read full article: JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal challenging hypnosis testimony
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal challenging hypnosis testimonyCharles Flores argued that his conviction was improperly based on testimony from a witness who changed her recollection after hypnosis by an investigator.
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Read full article: Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory projectLawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.
A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule
Read full article: A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsuleA 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primaryBay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday.
Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.
Read full article: Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.
In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge
Read full article: In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edgeIn the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.
How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll
Read full article: How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new pollA new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies.
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
Read full article: Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran warPresident Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran.
In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
Read full article: In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primariesIn the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Read full article: Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this weekGeorgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session.
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
Read full article: Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn.
Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor
Read full article: Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governorThe Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee.
Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor's office
Read full article: Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor's officePresident Donald Trump says he will appoint one of his personal lawyers to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, filling a pending vacancy after Trump tapped the man currently in the job to be director of national intelligence.
Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in France
Read full article: Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in FrancePresident Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the upcoming G7 summit of leading industrialized nations in France.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' USA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks.
Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump
Read full article: Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter TrumpThe decision by Senate Democrats to let a key surveillance authority lapse comes as they're increasingly emboldened in their legislative fights against President Donald Trump.
How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
Read full article: How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and FarrahIn 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent.
Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls
Read full article: Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controlsAI giant Anthropic says it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals.
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela
Read full article: Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump says a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled against nitrogen method
Read full article: Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled against nitrogen methodAlabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the BibleA GOP leader, Patrick has been a staunch advocate for conservative Christian values in his role presiding over the Texas Senate.
At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law
Read full article: At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia lawThe governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms.
Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer
Read full article: Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyerA bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained.
As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
Read full article: As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilledPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.
Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend
Read full article: Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekendA federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it
Read full article: Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep itThe Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.
FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts
Read full article: FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration effortsFBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files.
Midland police ID suspect in shooting that left one victim dead, 10 injured
Read full article: Midland police ID suspect in shooting that left one victim dead, 10 injuredOfficials said that the suspect, who had been wanted for attempted capital murder since Wednesday, was found dead in the building where he was barricaded.
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall
Read full article: Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda RandallRandall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Read full article: Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou
Read full article: Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie PouClifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman Rosie Pino has won the Republican primary in the state’s 9th District to take on Democratic congresswoman Nellie Pou.
A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
Read full article: A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion.
Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
Read full article: Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmlandThe state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know.
Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles with registration
Read full article: Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles with registrationThe secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.
Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Read full article: Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC pollingIndependents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree.