AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."

Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday

The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.

Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening

The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.

Trump encourages University of Alabama graduates to work harder, never give up

President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador

Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.

Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill

President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.

Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs

Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.

Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House

The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.

Small modular nuclear power in Texas
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After years of being sidelined, President Trump is reviving the nuclear power industry. But, only two U.S. companies have federal permits to build small modular reactors, and one of them is in Texas

Abbott pushes bail reform legislation
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A major bail reform measure remains hung up in the Texas House. Gov. Abbott and a group of crime victims called on lawmakers to approve the legislation before the session ends in June

50th anniversary of the end of Vietnam War
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Thousands of Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. American's relationship with Vietnam is much different today, but there are new tensions building between the former adversaries turned allies.

Abbott threatens San Marcos grants
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is admonishing the City of San Marcos for a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine.

Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media

House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.