Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
Read full article: Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher saysThe longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath undergroundZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day.
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say
Read full article: CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources sayThe CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
Read full article: Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals courtTaylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.
ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands
Read full article: ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it standsImmigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Read full article: SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
Read full article: Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paidA federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Read full article: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellationsThe Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility.
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Read full article: After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midtermsThe big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office.
Texas 2025: The stories that mattered most to readers
Read full article: Texas 2025: The stories that mattered most to readersThis year, Texans turned their attention to what 17 constitutional propositions meant, the rise of one of the country’s fastest-growing cities and a controversial plan to move billions of gallons of groundwater across the state. One of the most closely watched issues was a proposed THC ban. Readers followed every step as Gov. Greg Abbott […]
Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority
Read full article: Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajorityDemocrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a holiday-week special election, denying Republicans’ bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber.
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80
Read full article: Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday.
Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health care
Read full article: Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health careTexas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
Trump indicates the US ‘hit’ a facility that he tied to alleged drug boats
Read full article: Trump indicates the US ‘hit’ a facility that he tied to alleged drug boatsPresident Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela.
Here are the most important stories from our data visuals team in 2025
Read full article: Here are the most important stories from our data visuals team in 2025The Tribune’s team of data journalists produced a congressional redistricting tool, covered several education data releases, visualized the measles outbreak and more.
The Rio Grande Valley among Texas regions most impacted by expiring health insurance subsidies
Read full article: The Rio Grande Valley among Texas regions most impacted by expiring health insurance subsidiesIn the Rio Grande Valley, 98% of ACA enrollees received an advanced premium tax credit that lowered their monthly payments. Those subsidies will decrease Jan. 1.
US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
Read full article: US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding.
During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
Read full article: During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear programPresident Donald Trump is warning Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program.
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
Read full article: Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo saysThe man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen.
Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic
Read full article: Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust VucicProtesting university students in Serbia have collected signatures throughout the country for their request for an early parliamentary election.
Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections
Read full article: Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key electionsThe Central African Republic voted on Sunday to elect a new president and federal lawmakers.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Read full article: Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years.
Brazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander flees
Read full article: Brazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander fleesA Brazilian judge has issued house arrest orders for 10 people involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 election loss.
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
Read full article: Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to buildingThe president of the Kennedy Center is criticizing musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance.
Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
Read full article: Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four chartsSince returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide open economy.
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
Read full article: US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target ChristiansPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead
Read full article: Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to leadThe son of a former Bangladesh prime minister has returned to the country after more than 17 years in exile.
Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids
Read full article: Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kidsPresident Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by chatting with children about their holiday wishes.
Texas A&M System declines to reinstate fired lecturer despite faculty panel’s findings
Read full article: Texas A&M System declines to reinstate fired lecturer despite faculty panel’s findingsA vice chancellor upheld the firing of Melissa McCoul, seen in a viral video being confronted by a student on her gender identity teachings, saying the termination was done with “good cause.”
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
Read full article: After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein filesThe Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rules
Read full article: Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rulesThe ruling came in a lawsuit from a group of homeowners and could be appealed. An estimated 14,000 homes were inside the Addicks and Barker reservoirs when Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in 2017.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
Read full article: EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorshipFrance, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views.
Texas comptroller GOP primary attracts big money from donors with business before the agency
Read full article: Texas comptroller GOP primary attracts big money from donors with business before the agencyOne candidate received about $1 million within an eight-day span from the head of a Dallas tax firm — and 72 of his employees — that helps corporations secure tax breaks under comptroller-run programs.
“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
Read full article: “Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industryMore than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
Trump administration weighing new South Texas land exchange with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Read full article: Trump administration weighing new South Texas land exchange with Elon Musk’s SpaceXFederal officials are considering swapping 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge with the aerospace company, according to The New York Times.
Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme Court
Read full article: Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme CourtAround 200 Texas National Guard troops were deployed to the Chicago area in early October, despite opposition from local and state governments in Illinois.
US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Read full article: US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints onlineThe State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days
Read full article: Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 daysA stop-work order by the Trump administration directs offshore wind developers to “suspend all ongoing activities” related to five large-scale projects under construction along the East Coast “for the next 90 days for reasons of national security.”.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for nowThe Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown.