Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding

The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.

Texas leaders react to deadly Austin mass shooting leaving 3 dead, 14 injured

Texas primary candidates and federal officials are responding to a fatal mass shooting outside an Austin beer garden that left three dead and 14 injured as the FBI investigates potential ties to terrorism.

Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran

Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.

Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.

Texas Primary: New poll, survey shows shake up at polls

A survey of those who voted early in the Texas primary elections shows a big surge at the polls. This includes a big influx of independent voters.

New research shakes up Texas primaries
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A survey of those who voted early in the Texas primary elections shows a big surge at the polls. This includes a big influx of independent voters.

Scouting America cuts DEI programs after pressure from Pentagon, Hegseth

Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.

Trump hints at 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

President Trump on Friday hinted at a “friendly takeover" of Cuba, but he didn't elaborate. Here's what he said.

Bill Clinton's hours-long Epstein deposition ends: 'I did nothing wrong'

Former President Bill Clinton testified to the House Oversight Committee in a deposition as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Justice Department sues 5 more states in push for voter data

The Department of Justice’s latest lawsuits are against five additional states, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to access election records.

Texas primary poll results
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent US Senator John Cornyn in the race for the Republican nomination according to new poll results. Dr. James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project and professor at UT Austin, discusses the results with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.

Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026

A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.

Texas Primary campaign meddling
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The Primary Battleground in Texas had a change in tone somewhat on Thursday. FOX 7 heard trash talk about outsides meddling in races, and saw a feud between two hip-hop celebrities spill over into the Senate race.

U.S. & Iran negotiations continue
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Another round of indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran wrapped up in Switzerland with no announcement of a deal. The two sides plan to hold technical-level talks in Vienna next week. 

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides
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A Texas law targeting certain drag show performances in front of children is now set to take effect. This comes after it was blocked for more than two years.

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides

A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month.