What are the busiest airports in the US?
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
Austin voters reject Proposition Q; city leaders now have to rework budget
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax rate increase. Now the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
Government shutdown and Election 2025
Things are getting testy on Capitol Hill with bipartisan tensions over the government shutdown, leading to a lecture from the president. Also, a congressional shouting match.
Election 2025: Proposition Q fails in Austin
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax increase on Tuesday night. About two-thirds of votes cast were against Prop Q. Now, the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether President Trump overstepped his authority to impose tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.
Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns
With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Eric, Lara Trump team up with Erika Kirk for Turning Point USA event at Auburn University
The Turning Point USA “This Is the Turning Point Tour" college campus tour is in Alabama Wednesday at Auburn University with Erika Kirk, wife of the late Charlie Kirk, being joined by Eric and Lara Trump, Senator Tommy Tuberville and conservative commentator Benny Johnson.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Texans pass Proposition 17 that adds property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas votes to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.