Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Taylor makes history with first-ever voter-elected mayor
Voters in Taylor made history on Saturday by directly electing their mayor for the first time following a 2024 charter amendment.
Voters in Taylor made history on Saturday by directly electing their mayor for the first time following a 2024 charter amendment.
May 2 Local Election: Travis County results
Voters in Travis County decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
Voters in Travis County decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
May 2 Local Election: Williamson County and Bell County results
Voters in Williamson and Bell counties decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
Voters in Williamson and Bell counties decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
May 2 Local Election: What’s on the ballot in Central Texas, polling locations, hours & more
There are a few May municipal races happening in Central Texas on Saturday, May 2. Here is a breakdown of the local races and propositions.
There are a few May municipal races happening in Central Texas on Saturday, May 2. Here is a breakdown of the local races and propositions.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
New poll released for Texas U.S. Senate race
Two recent polls have the U.S. Senate race in Texas taking a complete 180-turn. However, political analysts are warning that these surveys are no guarantee that Texas Democrats are going to win their first statewide race in more than three decades.
Two recent polls have the U.S. Senate race in Texas taking a complete 180-turn. However, political analysts are warning that these surveys are no guarantee that Texas Democrats are going to win their first statewide race in more than three decades.
‘Thankful’: Texas leaders react to Camp Mystic closing for 2026 season
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Camp Mystic operator testifies in hearing
Nearly a year after the deadly July 4th flooding, one of Camp Mystic's operators, who also serves as the camp's medical officer, has still not reported the deaths of 27 people as required by law.
Nearly a year after the deadly July 4th flooding, one of Camp Mystic's operators, who also serves as the camp's medical officer, has still not reported the deaths of 27 people as required by law.
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.