Kash Patel reportedly removed as acting ATF director

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly no longer the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Ken Paxton eyes John Cornyn's Senate seat. Here's what the polls show

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton officially announced his bid for US Senate on Tuesday, bringing a Republican primary challenge to incumbent John Cornyn.

What's the status of the budget bill?

Some Republicans are stalling action on President Donald Trump’s bill consisting of tax breaks and spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to move the process forward before legislators leave Washington, D.C. for a two-week spring recess.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.

Migrants who used Biden-era CBP One app told to leave US 'immediately'

Migrants using the CBP One app who were temporarily allowed to live in the United States have been told to leave the country "immediately," officials said.

Trump assassination attempt investigation
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There is new information about the attempt on the then-former President Trump's life while he was playing golf in September 2024.

Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.

Market reacts to Trump's tariffs
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Stocks rallied on Tuesday before giving up those gains amid more uncertainty over what's to come with President Trump's tariffs. Meanwhile, the White House continues to dig in against its doubters amid growing scrutiny

Texas bill for hospital safety barriers clears critical vote

A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.

DOGE now targeting federal buildings
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the firing of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees to move forward. This decision came down as lawmakers held a hearing to determine how much workspace the federal government actually needs, especially in the wake of layoffs

Bill to add barriers at hospital entrances
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A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.

Supreme Court pauses order to rehire probationary federal workers

The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers. 

Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry

There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.

Trump's tariffs continue to cause uproar
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President Trump is threatening China with more tariffs after it raised its taxes on U.S. imports, but other countries seem to be lining up to negotiate

Latest on a TikTok deal
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Beijing throws a monkey wrench into plans to sell TikTok to an American company so it can keep operating in the U.S.