Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill

The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.

California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions

The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.

How does a runoff election work in Texas?

Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.

Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies Florida lawmaker’s claim of CIA raid seizing JFK, MKUltra documents

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra. 

Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations

Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People. 

Former Texas Lottery Commission head no longer faces criminal charge

The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.

Obama joins James Talarico & Gina Hinojosa in Austin
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Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.

Charges dismissed for former Texas Lottery Commission leader
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The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.

New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands

A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.

Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.

'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports

Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.

Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."

Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.

City of Uhland appoints new mayor, city council members

A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.

Leadership shakeup in the City of Uhland
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A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.