Iran cannot compete in World Cup because of US attacks, Iranian sports minister says
Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup because of the U.S. attacks. Here's what we know.
Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup because of the U.S. attacks. Here's what we know.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles criticized for anti-Muslim comments
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing bipartisan backlash for anti-Muslim social media posts.
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing bipartisan backlash for anti-Muslim social media posts.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Georgia election results: Harris leads Fuller as MTG replacement race heads to runoff
Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will face off in the April 7 runoff.
Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will face off in the April 7 runoff.
Recent polls reveal what Americans think about war in Iran
New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.
New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
US military: Is there a draft in 2026?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
Shield of the Americas: Trump wants Latin America to use military force against cartels
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
Two Austin residents stuck in the Middle East
Congressman Lloyd Doggett said two Austin residents are still working to find a way back from the Middle East. One woman says she won't be able to make a flight that was offered by the state department.
Congressman Lloyd Doggett said two Austin residents are still working to find a way back from the Middle East. One woman says she won't be able to make a flight that was offered by the state department.
CBP map no longer shows Big Bend border wall following letter from Texas House
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
2026 Election: The economy may become a top issue in November
The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.
The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.



















