Law cracks down on THC vapes
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
Putin faces Trump deadline
It's deadline day. President Trump, two weeks ago, said "I'll know within two weeks what I'm going to do" with the war in Ukraine as the fighting continues to escalate
It's deadline day. President Trump, two weeks ago, said "I'll know within two weeks what I'm going to do" with the war in Ukraine as the fighting continues to escalate
New Texas laws brings new management for Texas Lottery
Administrators with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation have officially taken over management of the lottery commission.
Administrators with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation have officially taken over management of the lottery commission.
Trump to award Rudy Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump announced on Monday that he's awarding former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Trump announced on Monday that he's awarding former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
From classrooms to vapes: Texas's 800+ new laws take effect
Starting September 1st, over 800 new Texas laws take effect, bringing major changes to education, crime, and THC regulations.
Starting September 1st, over 800 new Texas laws take effect, bringing major changes to education, crime, and THC regulations.
Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
Bill clamping down on abortion pills nears Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
New Texas laws in effect September 1, 2025: Marijuana, schools, crimes
More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.
More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
US offers military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter, Air Force vet Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbit was shot dead as she tried to climb through the window of a door near a lobby inside the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Ashli Babbit was shot dead as she tried to climb through the window of a door near a lobby inside the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection, spokesperson says
Kamala Harris' spokesperson said there was no reason given as to why it was removed.
Kamala Harris' spokesperson said there was no reason given as to why it was removed.
Texas House passes 'bathroom bill' aimed at trans people, now with quintupled penalties
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Medical marijuana expansion in Texas starts Sept. 1; hemp bills remain stalled
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
Medical marijuana expansion starts next month
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
DOGE officials copied millions of Social Security numbers, whistleblower says
A complaint filed by a whistleblower alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency copied the sensitive data of millions of Americans to an internal system.
A complaint filed by a whistleblower alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency copied the sensitive data of millions of Americans to an internal system.
81% of Americans see crime as 'major problem' in big cities: Poll
The vast majority of Americans view crime as a “major problem” in large cities, but there’s less support for federal takeovers of police departments like what’s happening in Washington, D.C.
The vast majority of Americans view crime as a “major problem” in large cities, but there’s less support for federal takeovers of police departments like what’s happening in Washington, D.C.
Trump's approval rating remains down from spring
A recent poll finds that less than half of Americans support the job President Donald Trump has done in the White House.
A recent poll finds that less than half of Americans support the job President Donald Trump has done in the White House.


















