What is the Jones Act? Trump may waive shipping law during Iran war
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
Texas runoff for GOP Senate nominee heats up after Trump misses dropout deadline
The Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate primary race in Texas is officially on after President Donald Trump missed the boat to pick a candidate to drop out of the running.
The Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate primary race in Texas is officially on after President Donald Trump missed the boat to pick a candidate to drop out of the running.
Cuba dealing with worsening energy crisis
President Trump said the end is in sight when it comes to the war in Iran. He reportedly is laying out which authoritarian country he'll target next. Trump is floating the idea of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, amid the island nation's struggles with a dangerous energy crisis.
President Trump said the end is in sight when it comes to the war in Iran. He reportedly is laying out which authoritarian country he'll target next. Trump is floating the idea of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, amid the island nation's struggles with a dangerous energy crisis.
School choice application deadline moved
A federal judge is extending the deadline to apply for the Texas school choice program. The application process was set to end on March 17. The ruling is the result of two lawsuits that alleged private schools operated by Muslims were unfairly excluded.
A federal judge is extending the deadline to apply for the Texas school choice program. The application process was set to end on March 17. The ruling is the result of two lawsuits that alleged private schools operated by Muslims were unfairly excluded.
Cornyn campaign targets Paxton with AI-generated ‘Love Shack’ parody ad
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
Gas prices skyrocket while war with Iran continues
Gas prices could reach $4 a gallon by the end of the week, as the war with Iran drags on. Now, President Trump is asking NATA to intervene.
Gas prices could reach $4 a gallon by the end of the week, as the war with Iran drags on. Now, President Trump is asking NATA to intervene.
Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Greg Casar argue at Austin airport over DHS funding impasse
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Business & labor leaders join Texas Jobs Council
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Jobs Council. It is a new advisory board to help "strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives."
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Jobs Council. It is a new advisory board to help "strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives."
Greg Casar & John Cornyn argue outside Austin airport
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Susie Wiles reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Grateful it was detected early'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s mass deportation campaign, to retire after Minneapolis raids
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, announced he will retire.
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, announced he will retire.
FULL: Gov. Abbott makes 'major jobs announcement'
Gov. Greg Abbott made a 'major jobs announcement' at the Governor's Mansion on Monday. He was joined by other business and labor leaders.
Gov. Greg Abbott made a 'major jobs announcement' at the Governor's Mansion on Monday. He was joined by other business and labor leaders.
Gov. Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to help 'strengthen workforce development initiatives'
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Jobs Council. It is a new advisory board to help "strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives."
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Jobs Council. It is a new advisory board to help "strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives."
Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
State Department cuts fee to renounce US citizenship by 80%
The State Department has reduced the fee for Americans to renounce their U.S. citizenship.
The State Department has reduced the fee for Americans to renounce their U.S. citizenship.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.