JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical

Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans

Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.

Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay

Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers.

Trump confirms a helipad is being built on the White House lawn

Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.

Trump praises Ted Cruz during White House news conference
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Calling Sen. Ted Cruz “a friend of mine,” in the Oval Office earlier on Monday, President Trump said the Texas Republican was the only potential Supreme Court nominee who could get unanimous approval for the post from the Senate.

DOGE's official July 4 expiration date leaves a lasting legacy

Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reached its official July 4 expiration date after shutting down late last year, its impact continues to shape the federal government.

Trump pardons 11, including defendants convicted of Clean Air Act violations

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act.

Texas investigates StubHub over canceled World Cup tickets, alleged ghost ticketing

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating StubHub following numerous complaints from fans who had their World Cup tickets canceled or undelivered due to alleged "ghost ticketing" practices.

Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens

Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.

Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000

Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.

Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show

A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.

Supreme Court rejects Trump executive order regarding birthright citizenship; local leaders react

For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.

Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

Texas leaders react after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme

Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.