Law cracks down on THC vapes
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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.

Putin faces Trump deadline
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Medical marijuana expansion starts next month
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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.

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.

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.

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.