Gov. Greg Abbott sends five more buses of migrants to New York, escalating feud with Mayor Eric Adams
The policy is an expansion of the governor’s plan to antagonize President Joe Biden over border security by busing migrants entering Texas to Washington, D.C., but research suggests the policy could allow more migrants to stay in the country even longer.
The policy is an expansion of the governor’s plan to antagonize President Joe Biden over border security by busing migrants entering Texas to Washington, D.C., but research suggests the policy could allow more migrants to stay in the country even longer.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Memo reveals why DOJ cleared Trump in Russia probe
Though the decision to clear Trump of obstruction has been well-documented, the newly disclosed memo offers additional details about how two of the department's senior-most leaders arrived at that conclusion.
Though the decision to clear Trump of obstruction has been well-documented, the newly disclosed memo offers additional details about how two of the department's senior-most leaders arrived at that conclusion.
Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos
A federal jury found Wednesday that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.
A federal jury found Wednesday that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.
Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Biden cancels $10K in student loan debt per borrower — what to know
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Twitter whistleblower: 5 takeaways from Peiter Zatko
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
Remembering Kobe Bryant: Babies born on Aug. 23 got Lakers gear at UCLA Health
They may be a little too young to remember, but the newest members of Laker Nation got a sweet care package from UCLA Health. For the second year in a row, newborns sharing a birthday with Kobe Bryant received cute Laker gear at the Mattel Children's Hospital.
They may be a little too young to remember, but the newest members of Laker Nation got a sweet care package from UCLA Health. For the second year in a row, newborns sharing a birthday with Kobe Bryant received cute Laker gear at the Mattel Children's Hospital.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Dallas, Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott makes disaster declaration
The floods left behind a stark reminder of the aging infrastructure in many cities. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the governor both pointed out the last flood this size to hit Dallas dates back to 1932.
The floods left behind a stark reminder of the aging infrastructure in many cities. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the governor both pointed out the last flood this size to hit Dallas dates back to 1932.
DOJ 'taint team' examining Trump Mar-a-Lago documents
The procedure could complicate Trump’s effort to gain the appointment of an independent special master.
The procedure could complicate Trump’s effort to gain the appointment of an independent special master.
Colorado GOP senator becomes Democrat, citing 2020 election falsehoods
Citing alarm toward the Republican Party’s widespread embrace of 2020 election conspiracies, a moderate GOP Colorado state senator has switched his affiliation to Democrat, enhancing that party’s prospects to retain its majority in the chamber in the November midterms.
Citing alarm toward the Republican Party’s widespread embrace of 2020 election conspiracies, a moderate GOP Colorado state senator has switched his affiliation to Democrat, enhancing that party’s prospects to retain its majority in the chamber in the November midterms.
Trump seeks to block FBI review of docs seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
Trump files motion seeking independent review of docs seized during FBI search on Mar-a-Lago
Former President Trump on Monday filed a motion seeking an independent review of the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate during an FBI search earlier this month.
Former President Trump on Monday filed a motion seeking an independent review of the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate during an FBI search earlier this month.
Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
First Lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will end isolation
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”
Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.
Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.
'Great nations don't hide from their history,' Biden calls for self-reflection on Slavery Remembrance Day
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."