Trump officials reportedly texted war plans in group chat that included magazine editor

Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said the material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen.

Texas A&M's 'Draggieland' allowed to proceed after judge rules against drag ban

A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.

Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits

Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block rehiring of fired federal workers

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order requiring the rehiring of 16,000 federal workers fired as part of a downsizing effort.

Texas Senate bill would ban BYOB strip clubs

A new Texas bill would close a loophole that allows some strip clubs and other sexually-oriented businesses to stay open later than bars and restaurants.

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump. 

Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.

The White House announces new fighter jets
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Tensions are escalating between the US and Iran, even as the Trump administration pushes for a nuclear deal. It comes as the Pentagon announced it's building its next generation of fighter jets while denying reports that Elon Musk will be briefed on the possibility of war with China

The White House vs the Judicial Branch
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The Trump administration was in court again as a judge weighs whether the president can use a centuries-old law to expel undocumented immigrants the government classifies as terrorists

Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds

A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.

Elon Musk meets with Pete Hegseth at Pentagon to discuss 'efficiencies'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with billionaire Elon Musk at the Pentagon Friday, but Musk wouldn't say whether he received a classified briefing on China.

Sen. John Cornyn holds roundtable meeting in South Austin

On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.

John Cornyn hosts roundtable in Austin
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On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.

Greg Casar and Erin Zwiener hold town hall at TXST
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Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.

Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says

An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.

Latest update in Trump's trade war
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In less than two weeks, the Trump administration is expected to announce sweeping tariffs against many of the countries American imports goods from. The European Union is pulling back on their plans for retaliation in hopes of preventing a trade war

Trump dismantles Department of Education
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President Trump attempts to dismantle the Department of Education with the latest executive order

Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."