Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs

Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.

Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House

The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.

Small modular nuclear power in Texas
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After years of being sidelined, President Trump is reviving the nuclear power industry. But, only two U.S. companies have federal permits to build small modular reactors, and one of them is in Texas

Abbott pushes bail reform legislation
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A major bail reform measure remains hung up in the Texas House. Gov. Abbott and a group of crime victims called on lawmakers to approve the legislation before the session ends in June

50th anniversary of the end of Vietnam War
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Thousands of Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. American's relationship with Vietnam is much different today, but there are new tensions building between the former adversaries turned allies.

Abbott threatens San Marcos grants
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is admonishing the City of San Marcos for a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine.

Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media

House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.

‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny

New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.

'Executive Branch' new private club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. heads to DC

An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution

The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.

U.S. born children deported with parents
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Three children who are U.S. citizens have been deported from Louisiana to Honduras. A U.S. district judge said there was "no meaningful process" in how it happened

President Trump's 100-day scorecard

As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office, his progress is measured against his campaign promises.

Putin rejects peace deal with Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected President Trump's attempt to extend a three-day ceasefire for 30 days.

Texas Lottery Commission bans couriers
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The Texas Lottery Commission has voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state.

Texas congressman files resolution to compel Trump admin to release El Salvador deportation records

A Texas congressman has filed a resolution of inquiry to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the deportation of individuals to El Salvador, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Texas Lottery Commission bans lottery couriers
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In their April 29 meeting, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state. This comes after much scrutiny into courier services prompted by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.