Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
Read full article: Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation caseA federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trumpās administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdownArtists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.
Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm electionsThe Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission.
Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
Read full article: Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelationsA top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
Read full article: Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demandsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says it'll be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote in the House.
Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
Read full article: Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalitionDonald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video
Read full article: Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis videoA video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points
Read full article: Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 pointsDemocrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election to complete Sylvester Turnerās term in Congress
Read full article: Houston Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election to complete Sylvester Turnerās term in CongressThe former Harris County attorney defeated Amanda Edwards in Texasā 18th Congressional District. The two will face off again in the March 3 primary for a redrawn version of the district.
Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cash
Read full article: Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cashCrockett raised about $2 million between her Dec. 8 campaign launch and yearās end, about one-third of Talaricoās haul over the first three weeks of his Senate bid.
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a whoās who of powerful people named in Epstein files
Read full article: From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a whoās who of powerful people named in Epstein filesProminent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
Read full article: Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do soPresident Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.
Texasā long love affair with wrestling could be getting serious
Read full article: Texasā long love affair with wrestling could be getting seriousThe sportās been in Texas for nearly a century, but has yet to achieve the recognition other industries have. Its recent successes in the state could change all that.
Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretch
Read full article: Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretchDespite dominating the airwaves, Texasā senior senator has been neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in public polling, both falling well short of the support needed to avoid a runoff.
Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.Ā
Read full article: Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.ĀLawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. āWe almost have to take it on,ā a Republican state House member said.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released from detention in Texas
Read full article: Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released from detention in TexasImages of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown.
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Read full article: Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperateNewly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities.
Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
Read full article: Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fightPresident Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown.
The Latest: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerful
Read full article: The Latest: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerfulA huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019.
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
Read full article: The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growthNorth Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.
Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Hereās what that means.
Read full article: Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Hereās what that means.Immigration experts weigh in on who is affected by Gov. Greg Abbottās order, what the impact will be on employers and how certain sectors might be affected.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Read full article: Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majorityDemocrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicansā already-slim majority.
Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings
Read full article: Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killingsSome students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
Read full article: Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive orderA federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms.
Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
Read full article: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerfulA huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
Read full article: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upsetWith ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
Read full article: US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billionThe Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.
Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, āpreventing Sharia lawā among priorities for 2027 session
Read full article: Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, āpreventing Sharia lawā among priorities for 2027 sessionPatrickās initial five-item to-do list also included assessing risks posed by hostile foreign entities to the gridās supply chain and preventing fraud in Texasā health and human services.
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 ā including Pennsylvania Avenue
Read full article: Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets ā 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 largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
Read full article: Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pagesThe release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful 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.
Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to knowThe Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the stateās chief financial officer. Hereās a look at whoās running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.
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 Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
Read full article: Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to HouseThe Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.