Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

Law requiring truck drivers to speak English
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The Trump administration took steps on Tuesday to enforce a federal law that requires truck drivers in the country to speak English.

Putin escalates attacks on Ukraine
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Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate while President Trump pushes for a diplomatic solution

Texas lawmakers tackle housing crisis by loosening zoning rules in big cities

The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.

Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote

Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.

James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’

Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.

Texas Dems partially block controversial part of bail reform package

The Texas House considered two Senate Joint Resolutions Monday related to bail reform in Texas. Both propose constitutional amendments which would require a public vote.

'Take it Down Act' signed by Trump and First Lady
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President Trump alongside the First Lady signed the "Take it Down Act into law. The bill gives added protections to victims of digital exploitation.

Lawmakers pushing to pass bail reform package
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Supporters of a major bail reform package worked through the day trying to keep it alive. Texas House democrats have partially blocked part of the plan which would deny bail for accused criminal offenders who are undocumented immigrants

'Summer Willis Act' passes Texas House, needs Senate vote

The Summer Willis Act, or House Bill 3073, would clarify that sex without clear, ongoing and informed consent, especially when someone is intoxicated or unable to resist, is sexual assault.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down' Act
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President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn. The bipartisan bill, known as the Take It Down Act, was first introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota.

Judge rules DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace 'unlawful'

A federal district judge declared that actions by the Department of Government Efficiency to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace were “unlawful" and had to be declared “null and void."

Abbott wants SNAP benefits changes
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Gov. Abbott is seeking federal help to block the purchase of junk food using SNAP benefits. But, some critics said many people on food stamps don't have access to healthy foods or grocery stores