Trump stands firm on tariffs despite appeal from Italian Premier Meloni
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
Maryland senator meets with man mistakenly deported to Salvadoran prison
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Thursday met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is being held in an El Salvador prison for over a month.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Thursday met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is being held in an El Salvador prison for over a month.
Leander ISD expects to remain in budget deficit despite additional funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
Trump meets with Italian PM on tariffs
As President Trump's trade war continues, Italy's prime minister was the first European leader to visit Washington for negotiations.
As President Trump's trade war continues, Italy's prime minister was the first European leader to visit Washington for negotiations.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
School choice and school funding approved
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
AmeriCorps cuts volunteers loose, citing White House cuts
The community service program for young adults sends volunteers on assignments across the U.S.
The community service program for young adults sends volunteers on assignments across the U.S.
Temu and Shein, both founded in China, raising US prices due to tariffs
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Central Texas Food Bank loses federal funding
The federal government is taking a bite out of funding. The United States Department of Agriculture has cut money from flowing into two main programs.
The federal government is taking a bite out of funding. The United States Department of Agriculture has cut money from flowing into two main programs.
Texas House debates voucher bill
After passing a nearly $8 billion package for public school funding, the Texas House wasted little time before taking up Senate Bill 2.
After passing a nearly $8 billion package for public school funding, the Texas House wasted little time before taking up Senate Bill 2.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
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As President Trump's trade war presses on, Japanese officials are in Washington to negotiate what the White House hopes will be a historic trade deal
As President Trump's trade war presses on, Japanese officials are in Washington to negotiate what the White House hopes will be a historic trade deal
Texas school funding and the legislature
The highly-anticipated debate over funding and school choice got underway in the Texas House
The highly-anticipated debate over funding and school choice got underway in the Texas House
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Federal judge warns of criminal contempt for Trump officials in deportation dispute
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for defying court orders to halt deportation flights to El Salvador.
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for defying court orders to halt deportation flights to El Salvador.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
America's 250th birthday plans at risk amid DOGE cost-cutting
Plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration are at risk due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration are at risk due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.