Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting

Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.

Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives

Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.

Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.

White House ballroom work can continue for now, Supreme Court rules

The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday. 

Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.

Minnesota sues Gov. Greg Abbott
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued Gov. Greg Abbott. They are trying to compel Abbott to extradite an ICE agent to stand trial for assault and falsely reporting a crime after he wounded a man during a crackdown in Minneapolis.

Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll

President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue

President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.

Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say

President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.

Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody

Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.

Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families

President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.

Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.

Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot

Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.