The Latest: DHS officials to give update to Congress as travel delays worsen
Read full article: The Latest: DHS officials to give update to Congress as travel delays worsenAs travel disruptions deepen and senators race to clinch a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown, House lawmakers will hold a hearing to discuss the impacts of the funding lapse.
Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
Read full article: Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stanceWellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing.
Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans believe recent military action against Iran has gone too far and many are worried about affording gasoline.
Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, a Democratic lawmaker alleges
Read full article: Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, a Democratic lawmaker allegesA top House Democrat says President Donald Trump showed off a classified map on a 2022 flight to his New Jersey golf club and held onto a record from his first term that was so sensitive only six people would have had access to it.
After years of pushing for better jobs, Rio Grande Valley leaders land high-skilled manufacturing plant
Read full article: After years of pushing for better jobs, Rio Grande Valley leaders land high-skilled manufacturing plantMcAllen leaders hope the new Valeo manufacturing plant is a sign that the region, one of the most impoverished in the state, can attract better-paying jobs for its college graduates.
Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
Read full article: Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran warConservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
After killing its desalination project, Corpus Christi explores buying water from a privately owned plant
Read full article: After killing its desalination project, Corpus Christi explores buying water from a privately owned plantThe City Council rejected building a plant to turn seawater into drinkable water because of the cost and environmental concerns. Now it’s looking at water from a different plant.
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
Read full article: Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resortDemocrat Emily Gregory has won a special election for a Florida state House seat, flipping a district that is home to President Donald Trump’s estate, Mar-a-Lago.
At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say
Read full article: At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources sayThe U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days.
Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses
Read full article: Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licensesOfficials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state’s economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.
Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows
Read full article: Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript showsNewly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn’t find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe.
Some of Trump's Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
Read full article: Some of Trump's Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflictPresident Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation.
As US pressure grows for leadership change in Cuba, a Castro could be the next president
Read full article: As US pressure grows for leadership change in Cuba, a Castro could be the next presidentSpeculation is mounting about who, if anyone, might replace Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for change in Cuba’s leadership.
Supreme Court considers letting Trump administration revive restrictive immigration asylum policy
Read full article: Supreme Court considers letting Trump administration revive restrictive immigration asylum policyThe Supreme Court grappled Tuesday with an immigration policy that has been used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border and whether the Trump administration should be able to revive it.
Missouri court upholds mid-decade congressional redistricting backed by Trump
Read full article: Missouri court upholds mid-decade congressional redistricting backed by TrumpA Missouri court has upheld a mid-decade redistricting plan that gives Republicans a chance to win an additional congressional seat in this year’s midterm elections.
University cancels California governor debate after accusations of bias from candidates of color
Read full article: University cancels California governor debate after accusations of bias from candidates of colorThe University of Southern California has canceled a gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday after candidates of color were excluded and accused the university of discrimination.
FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
Read full article: FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-ShiongFederal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company's cancer drugs.
Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund
Read full article: Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund“Perhaps the Attorney General only recently learned of this program; perhaps the office’s attention was focused elsewhere,” lawyers for Abbott wrote, noting the fund has existed for five years.
Two suspects charged in shooting of US Park Police officer investigating a previous incident
Read full article: Two suspects charged in shooting of US Park Police officer investigating a previous incidentWashington, D.C., Metropolitan Police say they have arrested two suspects in connection with an attack on a U.S. Park Police officer who was shot while driving in an unmarked vehicle.
Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology
Read full article: Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technologyMelania Trump is calling on nations to work together to improve access to education and technology for children.
Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI
Read full article: Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AIA federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company following a dispute over how its artificial intelligence technology can be used in war.
Rubio testifies he didn't know of allegations an ex-lawmaker was lobbying for Venezuela's Maduro
Read full article: Rubio testifies he didn't know of allegations an ex-lawmaker was lobbying for Venezuela's MaduroSecretary of State Marco Rubio has testified for nearly three hours over his interactions with former Florida congressman David Rivera.
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Read full article: Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 alliesSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring.
Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
Read full article: Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of yearOklahoma’s governor has appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill a newly vacant U.S. Senate seat through the end of the year.
The Latest: Over 450 TSA officers have quit since the partial shutdown began
Read full article: The Latest: Over 450 TSA officers have quit since the partial shutdown beganU.S. senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including Transportation Security Administration airport workers who are going without pay.
Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
Read full article: Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting optionPresident Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.
Corpus Christi is scrambling to ward off a water crisis. Here’s a guide to its water projects.
Read full article: Corpus Christi is scrambling to ward off a water crisis. Here’s a guide to its water projects.From drilling groundwater wells to recycling wastewater, Corpus Christi has launched a host of projects as it races against the clock to find more water.
Taylor Goldenstein and Lomi Kriel join Texas Tribune’s revamped investigative team
Read full article: Taylor Goldenstein and Lomi Kriel join Texas Tribune’s revamped investigative teamThe Texas Tribune has added some new faces to the roster who will be digging deep and investigating some of the state’s most urgent and interesting storylines.
Texas will ban smokeable hemp cannabis on March 31. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: Texas will ban smokeable hemp cannabis on March 31. Here’s what you need to know.New rules from state health officials ban smokeable intoxicating hemp products, including pre-rolled joints and hemp flower.
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
Read full article: Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoffTravel disruptions have deepened as senators are racing to salvage a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown.
LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce
Read full article: LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforceAir traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a runway emergency moments before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck Sunday night.
Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials
Read full article: Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentialsThe U.S. Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon.
Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lessons
Read full article: Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lessonsSchools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.
Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism
Read full article: Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticismPresident Donald Trump started the fourth week of his war against Iran by offering the world some guarded optimism that the U.S. could soon be winding down its military operations.
Trump sued by historic preservation groups to block Kennedy Center changes
Read full article: Trump sued by historic preservation groups to block Kennedy Center changesA coalition of preservation groups is suing to stop major physical changes at the Kennedy Center under President Donald Trump’s renovation plans.
Dead gardens, dusty cars: Frustrated Corpus Christi residents take precautions as water crisis nears
Read full article: Dead gardens, dusty cars: Frustrated Corpus Christi residents take precautions as water crisis nearsThe city’s water supply has been nearly depleted by a prolonged drought and a recent boon of oil refineries in the area. Locals have been limiting outdoor watering, shower time and car washes.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects appeal from Texas death row inmate Rodney ReedThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from longtime Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed who has sought to test crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.
The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballots
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballotsThe U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots — an election issue targeted by President Donald Trump.
Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants
Read full article: Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrantsThe government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.
Blocked from Texas vouchers, this private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America values
Read full article: Blocked from Texas vouchers, this private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America valuesSeveral Islamic schools sued Texas for excluding them from the voucher program. Iman Academy is instead calling for fairness while hoping to be judged by its work — not stereotypes.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump target
Read full article: Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump targetThe Supreme Court’s conservative majority sounds skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump.