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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two Austin residents stuck in the Middle East
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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.

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. 

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.