Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.
Trump's new AI executive order: What to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Texas Attorney General investigates over alleged chemicals in kids' food
The Texas Attorney General has launched an investigation into major food and pesticide companies over concerns that children are being exposed to potentially harmful levels of glyphosate herbicide residue in everyday food products.
The Texas Attorney General has launched an investigation into major food and pesticide companies over concerns that children are being exposed to potentially harmful levels of glyphosate herbicide residue in everyday food products.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security measures
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.
Paxtons cancel divorce trial as Senate race heats up
The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.
The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Court order makes Discord add temporary child protections in Texas
The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision.
The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.
Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.
Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night
Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.
Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.
More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.