State seeks $1 million in penalties following West Texas facility fire and contamination

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and groundwater.

Trump administration launches official White House mobile app

President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts. 

Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.

UFC Freedom 250: Match details at the White House in June

President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.

Cruz promises passage of Save America Act, DHS funding during speech at CPAC

Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, promising to fund border protection measures and pass the Save America Act.

No Kings Rally: Thousands gather across Central Texas to protest federal policies

Thousands of protesters gathered across Central Texas and the U.S. for "No Kings Day" demonstrations to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, the economy, and international conflict

Paxton ups ante to oust acting comptroller over Islamic school controversy

Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election. 

Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation

A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed "Sharia City" by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it. 

Trump to sign emergency order to 'immediately pay' TSA agents

President Donald Trump said he will sign an emergency order that would direct the Department of Homeland Security to immediately begin paying TSA workers amid airport disruptions.

President Trump insists Iran wants peace deal
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Despite the mixed messages, President Trump insists Iran is looking for a way out of the war. During his cabinet meeting, the president revealed the gift Iranian negotiators gave him this week as Pakistan is facilitating talks between the countries.

Trump showed off a classified map on 2022 plane trip, lawmaker letter alleges

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland released a letter accusing President Donald Trump of showing off a classified map on a flight to his golf club and holding onto a sensitive document during his first term in office.

Texas city named as 1 of 3 finalists for Elon Musk's 'Boring Company' projects

After a months-long competition to convince tech mogul Elon Musk's Boring Company to choose a U.S. city for a transit tunnel project, one Texas city has made the cut for the final three in consideration. 

Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller

Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.