Crockett holds lead on Talarico for Democratic Senate nomination in first head-to-head poll

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.

New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more

House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.

TABC hearing on hemp products with THC
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A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.

Trump admin. takes over tanker in Venezuela
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The Trump administration is ramping up its pressure campaign on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, now taking over a sanctioned tanker off his country's coast.

Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US

A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.

Russia-Ukraine War: Peace talks on standstill
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Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine ramped up with President Trump speaking to several EU leaders over the phone from the White House

Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect

The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.

Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor

Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.

SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case

It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.

Congress briefed on controversial boat strikes by U.S.
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The debate over a controversial boat strike is heating up with top administration officials briefing lawmakers.

FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination

Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.

Will there be AI regulation?
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We still don't know President Trump's plan to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, but he said there is at least one move he won't allow and that is state and local officials passing their own regulations.

30 handguns seized from truck spare tire at Texas border crossing

Texas Department of Public Safety special agents seized 30 handguns and dozens of accessories destined for Mexico that were concealed in a spare tire during an inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89

Former Texas Lt. Gov. William "Bill" Ratliff died Monday at his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, according to an obituary. He was 89.

Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says

Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.