'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Leander mayor submits resignation; special election scheduled Feb. 7
Mayor Christine DeLisle has officially notified the City of Leander of her resignation and her last day will be October 16.
Mayor Christine DeLisle has officially notified the City of Leander of her resignation and her last day will be October 16.
Poll: Record-high 62% of Americans say government has too much power
According to a new Gallup poll, a record-high 62% of Americans feel the federal government has too much power.
According to a new Gallup poll, a record-high 62% of Americans feel the federal government has too much power.
Texas investigation examines Discord after Charlie Kirk shooting
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation Thursday, accusing the popular chat platform of exposing minors to extremism.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation Thursday, accusing the popular chat platform of exposing minors to extremism.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Israel and Hamas agree to stop fighting
There is now an official agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in Gaza and free the remaining hostages
There is now an official agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in Gaza and free the remaining hostages
Judge partially blocks Texas National Guard deployment for 2 weeks in Chicago
A federal judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of the Texas National Guard in Chicago.
A federal judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of the Texas National Guard in Chicago.
AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection
Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.
Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.
Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Airports feeling strain of government shutdown with air traffic controller shortage
As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.
Ted Cruz demands answers from Wikipedia for 'left-wing bias'
Cruz's letter, which says Wikidepia has allowed anti-Semitism in its articles, comes about two weeks after he called out the FCC chair for "dangerous" comments on government censorship.
Cruz's letter, which says Wikidepia has allowed anti-Semitism in its articles, comes about two weeks after he called out the FCC chair for "dangerous" comments on government censorship.
What is Antifa?
President Donald Trump held a roundtable on Antifa Wednesday after previously designating the group as a “terrorist organization."
President Donald Trump held a roundtable on Antifa Wednesday after previously designating the group as a “terrorist organization."
Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
Greyhound steps up as government shutdown grounds flights, disrupts air travel
As the government shutdown continues to disrupt air travel across the country, Greyhound and FlixBus are stepping in to meet growing demand from travelers.
As the government shutdown continues to disrupt air travel across the country, Greyhound and FlixBus are stepping in to meet growing demand from travelers.