Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas bill increasing punishments for abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
U.S.-China bring down tariffs temporarily
Stocks soared on May 12 after the U.S. and China agreed to drastically cut their dueling tariffs for three months while the two global powers work to hammer out a broader deal
Stocks soared on May 12 after the U.S. and China agreed to drastically cut their dueling tariffs for three months while the two global powers work to hammer out a broader deal
Last living American hostage released
The last living American hostage held by terrorists in Gaza has been released. But, it could be a political ploy by Hamas
The last living American hostage held by terrorists in Gaza has been released. But, it could be a political ploy by Hamas
Time running out for some Texas bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature. By the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. Debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on May 12, and behind the scenes efforts continues to make deals on two top issues
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature. By the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. Debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on May 12, and behind the scenes efforts continues to make deals on two top issues
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
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 executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
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.
US-China trade deal: Countries agree to slash tariffs, enact 90-day pause
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.
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.
Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
Protesters rally against bill that would restrict land ownership in Texas
Advocates say they're protecting Texas and its resources, but opponents worry it could be used to justify racial discrimination.
Advocates say they're protecting Texas and its resources, but opponents worry it could be used to justify racial discrimination.
Marjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Senate bid; wishes Jon Ossoff 'good luck'
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Texas House approves bill that prohibits land sales to some foreign buyers
People and entities from certain countries identified as a threat to U.S. interests might soon be unable to purchase land in Texas.
People and entities from certain countries identified as a threat to U.S. interests might soon be unable to purchase land in Texas.
Texas Senate approves proposal for 'Life Monument' at state Capitol
The statue would be a replica of the National Life Monument, which depicts “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
The statue would be a replica of the National Life Monument, which depicts “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Should Texas election judges carry guns? House votes yes
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.