Vape, tobacco product advertising banned near churches, schools in Texas
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report calls for closer look at processed foods, pesticides, more
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
US accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump, will ensure security measures
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Law requiring truck drivers to speak English
The Trump administration took steps on Tuesday to enforce a federal law that requires truck drivers in the country to speak English.
The Trump administration took steps on Tuesday to enforce a federal law that requires truck drivers in the country to speak English.
Putin escalates attacks on Ukraine
Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate while President Trump pushes for a diplomatic solution
Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate while President Trump pushes for a diplomatic solution
Texas Senate passes bill requiring public schools to use B.C./A.D. system in classrooms
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
Texas lawmakers tackle housing crisis by loosening zoning rules in big cities
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.
Texas House passes major bail reforms to keep violent offenders jailed pretrial
The Texas House approved several bills that would alter the way bail is granted in the state.
The Texas House approved several bills that would alter the way bail is granted in the state.
Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Texas Dems partially block controversial part of bail reform package
The Texas House considered two Senate Joint Resolutions Monday related to bail reform in Texas. Both propose constitutional amendments which would require a public vote.
The Texas House considered two Senate Joint Resolutions Monday related to bail reform in Texas. Both propose constitutional amendments which would require a public vote.
'Take it Down Act' signed by Trump and First Lady
President Trump alongside the First Lady signed the "Take it Down Act into law. The bill gives added protections to victims of digital exploitation.
President Trump alongside the First Lady signed the "Take it Down Act into law. The bill gives added protections to victims of digital exploitation.