POLITICS
Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing
Read full article: Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearingThe growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.
Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting
Read full article: Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meetingAfter bulldozers entered Big Bend National Park, hundreds of Texans came to Wednesdayās meeting to ask the agency to keep federal border barriers out of state parks.
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
Read full article: Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November electionA Missouri judge has rejected bid to let voters decide whether to use new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump.
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Read full article: FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricingCompanies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy.
Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
Read full article: Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroomPresident Donald Trump played White House tour guide, showcasing his construction projects, including a new helipad and ballroom.
How Corpus Christiās water emergency exposed flaws in Texasā water planning
Read full article: How Corpus Christiās water emergency exposed flaws in Texasā water planningState water planners donāt use climate projections when they plan for future water supply. Experts say they should model for more extreme droughts rather than relying on historical data.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep āvulgarā books on library shelves
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep āvulgarā books on library shelvesāWeāre coming for the books,ā the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
Read full article: Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationPresident Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Read full article: Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?Florida Democratic voters have delivered an upset by nominating democratic socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon over moderate Alex Vindman, a former national security official.
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
Read full article: Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it won't try to restore Donald Trump's name to the building facade before at least Sept. 8.
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Read full article: Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballotFlorida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year.
Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
Read full article: Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visitDeadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there.
'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Read full article: 'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors sayThe Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey and says there's "no serious disputeā that a social media post of seashells he made could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump.
A surrogateās fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers say
Read full article: A surrogateās fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers sayA surrogateās fight for custody over the baby she birthed last week could lead to more restrictions on the rights of biological parents and on abortion clauses in surrogacy agreements.
Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
Read full article: Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primaryAlaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola have advanced to Novemberās general election.
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Read full article: National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debateSen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Read full article: Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politicsProsecutors in Charlie Kirkās killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records during pandemic
Read full article: Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records during pandemicA former senior adviser to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to plotting to conceal federal records related to research on the origins of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Read full article: Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stopSome districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.
What to know about the fake election poll numbers shared and retracted by a mysterious company
Read full article: What to know about the fake election poll numbers shared and retracted by a mysterious companyA mysterious political firm admitted to fabricating multiple election polls this month.
What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend
Read full article: What to know about possible border barriers in Big BendThe Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.
TribCast: Should we believe the polls about Paxton and Talarico?
Read full article: TribCast: Should we believe the polls about Paxton and Talarico?In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin about the polls showing a tight race for U.S. Senate. Are they reliable? Is Talarico really in the lead?
Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal
Read full article: Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removalA Democratic congresswoman says the person Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeted in Maine last month when an officer shot and killed a motorist was not subject to a final removal order.
Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man
Read full article: Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan manChristian Castro, accused of assault and lying about the circumstance surrounding the Jan. 14 shooting, could be released if a judge does not grant Minnesotaās request for a restraining order.
AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff
Read full article: AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoffU.S. Rep. Ralph Norman says itās a āhead scratcherā that President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolinaās Republican Senate runoff.
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
Read full article: Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forestsThe Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide.
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Read full article: Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centersMore governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths.
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Read full article: Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm electionsDemocratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he wonāt send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor
Read full article: The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governorVoters in the Alabama, Florida, and Wyoming primary are deciding which candidates to advance to the general election in races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House.
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat'
Read full article: ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat'ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administrationās Federal Communications Commission, alleging violation of its First Amendment rights.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
Read full article: Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schoolsA whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities.
The Latest: Disney sues Trump's FCC over broadcast license challenge
Read full article: The Latest: Disney sues Trump's FCC over broadcast license challengeDisney has filed sui against the Federal Communications Commission says every media outlet in the nation is at risk due to the Trump administration's retaliation over Jimmy Kimmel's satire.
Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in education
Read full article: Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in educationLawmakers will review security rules for universities as Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for a fourth term by targeting foreign influence in education.
Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
Read full article: Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focusThe Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year.
US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats
Read full article: US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the DemocratsU.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly has picked up the Democratic nod, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and decide the state's future political direction.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Read full article: Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in FloridaDemocratic voters have elevated a progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Donald Trump, won the GOP nomination as he vies to become the first Black governor of the state.
Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in November
Read full article: Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in NovemberAlaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola have advanced to Novemberās general election.
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns
Read full article: Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concernsPresident Donald Trumpās decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally.
Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
Read full article: Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office buildingA U.S. judge has blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington.
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National ParkThe Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an āon-the-ground evaluation.ā.
Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park
Read full article: Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the parkIt was not immediately clear how long CBP plans to implement the pause. The Trump administration had announced plans to build an access road and vehicle barriers in the park.
Supreme Court again rebuffs Trumpās push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Read full article: Supreme Court again rebuffs Trumpās push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll caseThe Supreme Court has again rejected President Donald Trumpās attempt to overturn a $5 million jury verdict in favor of writer E.
Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
Read full article: Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report showsThe number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents.
The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln āfakeā
Read full article: The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln āfakeāPresident Donald Trump has downplayed reports about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln to reporters in the Oval Office.
Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps
Read full article: Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gapsRising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texasā biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.
Can Austin break the costly cycle of homelessness, jail and crisis? A new program aims to do that.
Read full article: Can Austin break the costly cycle of homelessness, jail and crisis? A new program aims to do that.On a hot August afternoon, Marcus Martin walked out of the Travis County Correctional Complex in Southeast Austin after about six months behind bars, a broad smile stretched across his face. Heās been incarcerated before, but he believes this time is different. Outside the facility, several people awaited his release in their vehicles, blasting the [ā¦]