Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.

Austin protesters at State Capitol call on President Trump to "Help Iran"

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Texas State Capitol on Sunday to support anti-government protests in Iran and call for U.S. intervention amid a deadly nationwide crackdown.

Protests erupt in opposition of Iran internet blackout
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Chants filled the air at the Texas Capitol as dozens of Iranian flags and signs filled the street. Protest organizers speak on the violence that is happening across the Middle East as the death toll continues to rise.

ICE shooting: Minneapolis, state leaders urge BCA role in investigation

City and state leaders are calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by allowing the Minnesota BCA to assist.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey: ‘I dropped an F-bomb, they killed somebody’

At a news conference where Minneapolis leaders demanded transparency in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he stands by his statements: "I dropped an F-bomb, they killed somebody. Which one of those is more inflammatory?"

See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program

Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.

2026 Democratic candidates for Texas governor race
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has one less Democratic challenger for his seat after Houston businessman Andrew White announced he was ending his campaign and endorsing Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa.

Democrats running for Texas governor respond to primary ballot shakeup

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has one less Democratic challenger for his seat after Houston businessman Andrew White announced he was ending his campaign and endorsing Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa.

Lawmakers question Trump's future plans for Venezuela
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While lawmakers in Washington continue to question the Trump administration's future plans for Venezuela, the Senate is a step closer to passing a war powers resolution to prevent the president from taking any further military action against the country.

Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid

YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela

The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.

Protests erupt nationwide after Minnesota ICE shooting

A growing number of protests are happening across the U.S. after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday.

House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

Texas leaders react to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Texas lawmakers are lighting up social media with opinions about the fatal shooting of a woman in a car in Minneapolis by an ICE officer on Wednesday morning.

U.S. forces seize more Venezuelan oil tankers
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U.S. forces seized two more sanctioned oil tankers. This comes as lawmakers question what the Trump administration has planned for Venezuela and its oil.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Minnesota's lawmakers react to fatality

The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.