Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
Donald Trump vs Tylenol
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is softening his language on Tylenol, admitting there is no direct evidence it causes autism, which was previously stated by President Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is softening his language on Tylenol, admitting there is no direct evidence it causes autism, which was previously stated by President Trump.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
VA says 37,000 employees now furloughed or working without pay due to government shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Trump visits South Korea amid push for trade deal with Seoul
President Donald Trump continued his trip throughout Asia as he seeks a trade deal with Seoul for billions in investments in the U.S.
President Donald Trump continued his trip throughout Asia as he seeks a trade deal with Seoul for billions in investments in the U.S.
Over 140K Central Texans to lose SNAP benefits
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
SNAP benefits: Over 140K Central Texans will lose due to shutdown; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
James Talarico campaign announces list of more than 100 endorsements
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Government shutdown: First full paychecks missed
As the government shutdown drags on, air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday. Soon, food aid benefits will run out for millions of people across the country
As the government shutdown drags on, air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday. Soon, food aid benefits will run out for millions of people across the country
James Talarico campaign announces more endorsements
The Democrat primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements of key party members from across the state.
The Democrat primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements of key party members from across the state.
More alleged drug boats were taken out by U.S. military
Lethal U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have shifted to the Pacific. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said four more boats were taken out this week.
Lethal U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have shifted to the Pacific. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said four more boats were taken out this week.



















