Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

New Texas laws look to expand vocational technology programs

New Texas laws are looking to expand vocational technology programs across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott signed new legislation Tuesday in North Texas.

Bill signed to expand career & tech educations
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Legislation to expand vocational-technical programs in schools across Texas was signed by Gov. Abbott. The goal is to keep students in school, with a pathway to good paying jobs that don't require a college degree

Patel questioned in Senate hearing over Charlie Kirk murder

The FBI director is facing questioning Tuesday over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and the firing of several FBI agents.

Trump suing The New York Times for $15 billion alleging defamation

President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

JD Vance hosts episode of 'The Charlie Kirk' show

The vice president announced on social media that he will host the episode to pay tribute to his late friend.

Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk

Amid rising political tensions following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was seen painting over graffiti that referenced Kirk on a Houston freeway.

Poll: Texas Democratic voters support undeclared O'Rourke, Crockett as Senate candidates

A new poll shows Democratic voters overwhelmingly back former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a hypothetical U.S. Senate primary despite neither of them being officially declared in the race.

Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott at odds over THC regulation

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that Gov. Abbott's decision to regulate rather than ban THC was a "seal of approval" for the booming Texas industry.

UT students push back against new law
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A group of UT Austin students claim university officials are using a new law to clamp down on free speech.

Charlie Kirk's casket flown back to Arizona by Air Force Two

Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.

Lawmakers call for UT group's ban over controversial Trump piñata post

While the controversial post is regarding a week-old Democratic event, the anti-Trump pictures appearing the day after Charlie Kirk's death caught the eye of Republicans online.

Sid Miller speaks on hemp regulation
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Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller is weighing in on the governor's executive order to regulate consumable hemp products.