POLITICS
150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthday
Read full article: 150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthdayA group of 150 people from 50 countries has become U.S. citizens at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
Read full article: Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities sayAuthorities in California say former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband has been involved in a hit-and-run and could face misdemeanor charges.
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
Read full article: Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversaryPresident Donald Trump has mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.”.
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Read full article: Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controlsPresident Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Read full article: Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportationImmigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it is easier to quickly deport them.
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
Read full article: Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himselfPresident Donald Trump has offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he’s spending his time in the White House on second lady Usha Vance's podcast where guests are supposed to read picture books to children.
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
Read full article: Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ringA lavish gold ring encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies has been presented to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium to give to President Donald Trump.
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
Read full article: Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.
Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street
Read full article: Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall StreetThe exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
Read full article: A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinatorsTexas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
Read full article: Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East MontanaGeraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana in West Texas. Records indicate the facility's staff failed to respond adequately.
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
Read full article: Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists.
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
Read full article: Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summitPresident Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders who are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Read full article: Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election orderA group of Democratic governors is asking the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed rule to comply with an executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters, including those eligible to receive a ballot by mail.
Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation
Read full article: Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportationThe 2-1 ruling stems from the detention of three longtime Texas residents. The Trump administration argued they didn’t deserve a bond hearing because the government plans to deport them.
The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
Read full article: The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential electionThe FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.
Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office
Read full article: Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s officeThe Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor.
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Read full article: Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sourcesThe Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day.
The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
Read full article: The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulingsThe Supreme Court has wrapped up a term with significant rulings on race and discrimination.
Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
Read full article: Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot countingCalifornia has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout.
Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs
Read full article: Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugsThe Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients.
The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion
Read full article: The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billionThe Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP.
Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
Read full article: Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico borderThe United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras.
Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
Read full article: Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are reviving attacks on Democrats, labeling them communists.
Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.
Read full article: Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.The Texas Tribune has created a searchable database of the latest vaccine rates for school districts and private schools and how they’ve changed in the last year.
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
Read full article: Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreakDespite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.
River authority’s budget woes are another blow to water-needy Corpus Christi
Read full article: River authority’s budget woes are another blow to water-needy Corpus ChristiCities and other water users have already paid $4.1 million to reserve water from a seawater desalination plant that is not close to construction.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month
Read full article: Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of monthGov. Greg Abbott appointed the former GOP lawmaker to the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
Read full article: Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiativesA federal judge in Arkansas is throwing out some state laws that put extra restrictions on efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives.
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
Read full article: Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelationsJustice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct.
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
Read full article: Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last yearThe latest disclosure report listing President Donald Trump's financial holdings shows he took in about $1.2 billion last year from crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that first brought him fame.
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Read full article: Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gasesNearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved
Read full article: Ex-CIA Director John Brennan seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preservedFormer CIA Director John Brennan is suing the Trump administration, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that are targeting him.
AP's long-time Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman reflects on front row seat to legal history
Read full article: AP's long-time Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman reflects on front row seat to legal historyMark Sherman has covered the Supreme Court for The Associated Press for 20 years during some of the most momentous decisions in history.
Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort
Read full article: Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escortA federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to lift its requirement that journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the Pentagon.
The Latest: Federal filing shows Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Read full article: The Latest: Federal filing shows Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last yearA federal filing shows President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda
Read full article: How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agendaThe Supreme Court has tackled several key immigration issues this term, supporting President Donald Trump's administration in three cases.
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to knowThe federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.
One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing
Read full article: One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healingCrider’s dance hall is back. Homes are rebuilt. Kids swim in the river. But there’s also deep grief after the river killed 119 people and traumatized more.
On the upper Texas coast, many petrochemical facilities may not be prepared for fiercer storms
Read full article: On the upper Texas coast, many petrochemical facilities may not be prepared for fiercer stormsGalveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.
Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands
Read full article: Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's BadlandsPresident Donald Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday.
Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
Read full article: Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warnFor decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities.
Judges sentence 7 more to prison over shooting outside Texas immigration detention center
Read full article: Judges sentence 7 more to prison over shooting outside Texas immigration detention centerSeven more people have been sentenced to prison over a shooting during a protest outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer.
As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
Read full article: As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian childrenThe Feb. 28 attack on a primary school in southeastern Iran was the deadliest reported strike in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.