Texas prosecutors sue Ken Paxton over rules to rein in 'rogue' DAs
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Travis, El Paso counties sue Ken Paxton over new crime reporting rules
Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.
Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Texas asks for USDA waiver to ban junk food from SNAP benefits
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Melania Trump statue stolen from hometown after first one torched
A bronze statue of First Lady Melania Trump has disappeared from her hometown in Slovenia.
A bronze statue of First Lady Melania Trump has disappeared from her hometown in Slovenia.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Supreme Court hears arguments over birthright citizenship: What to know
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Sen. Ted Cruz wants to give Americans $1K at birth to invest
The Invest America Act would put $1,000 from the government in an index fund that tracks the S&P 500.
The Invest America Act would put $1,000 from the government in an index fund that tracks the S&P 500.
Biden's team considered wheelchair amid health concerns: New book
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Trump set to accept jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The president reportedly will receive the aircraft during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, but the Qatari government denied that they made a final decision about it.
The president reportedly will receive the aircraft during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, but the Qatari government denied that they made a final decision about it.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Google reaches $1.4B settlement with Texas over claims of tracking, collecting private data
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire deal, Trump says
President Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal to end fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals.
President Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal to end fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals.
What is ‘habeas corpus’ and why might the Trump administration suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?