POLITICS
Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
Read full article: Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to ChinaWith a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East.
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
Read full article: Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reportersA federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters.
Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran
Read full article: Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in IranPrediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Read full article: Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimesFirst lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes.
Trump’s DOJ plans to settle Colony Ridge case without compensating victims
Read full article: Trump’s DOJ plans to settle Colony Ridge case without compensating victimsThe Biden administration sued a Texas land developer accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents. Trump’s DOJ is now offering an unprecedented settlement that experts say could target the very people who were harmed by the developer.
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune name five newsroom partners for investigative initiative
Read full article: ProPublica and The Texas Tribune name five newsroom partners for investigative initiativeBig Bend Sentinel, the Houston Chronicle, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, KXAN Investigates in Austin and the Texas Observer will report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control.
Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
Read full article: Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threatsDozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would “die” if it didn’t meet his demands.
What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections
Read full article: What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm electionsMany young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.
Record oil production in West Texas helps stabilize U.S. supply amid Iran war
Read full article: Record oil production in West Texas helps stabilize U.S. supply amid Iran warProduction in West Texas has helped the U.S. stabilize its demand for foreign oil amid the Iran war, despite drilling fewer oil wells.
In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby Pulido
Read full article: In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby PulidoSince GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz said the race “isn’t about who you want performing at your niece’s quinceañera,” the Democrat has played at a dozen such events in the 15th Congressional District.
Texas 2026 election: Here’s who’s on your ballot in the May 26 primary runoff
Read full article: Texas 2026 election: Here’s who’s on your ballot in the May 26 primary runoffThe Republican and Democratic primary runoffs are May 26. See the full list of statewide candidates, as well as local races that will be on your ballot.
Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference
Read full article: Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conferenceThe Democratic Party’s leading 2028 presidential prospects are warning African Americans that President Donald Trump is actively working to undermine their right to vote in 2026.
'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of the midterms
Read full article: 'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of the midtermsRepublicans have had some setbacks this election year, with recent Democratic wins Wisconsin and Georgia.
Texas summer camps sue to block new internet rule, saying it threatens their ability to operate
Read full article: Texas summer camps sue to block new internet rule, saying it threatens their ability to operateA group of 19 camps said fiber-optic internet that lawmakers ordered them to install after last year's floods is too expensive or impossible to get.
Democrats seek to pause Texas’ social studies revamp over $70K grant from conservative think tank
Read full article: Democrats seek to pause Texas’ social studies revamp over $70K grant from conservative think tankThe Texas Public Policy Foundation awarded the grant to Schreiner University’s Texas Center, which is led by a historian guiding the state in its social studies revision.
Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November
Read full article: Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in NovemberThe lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.
Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials
Read full article: Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officialsCamp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
Read full article: Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate ruleThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.
Texas expected to pay $700 million in penalties to the feds for SNAP errors by 2027
Read full article: Texas expected to pay $700 million in penalties to the feds for SNAP errors by 2027The federal government is penalizing states for having a high error rate in their payments to food stamp recipients.
Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
Read full article: Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader RuttePresident Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.
How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran
Read full article: How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with TehranOver the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire.
Texas students urge education board to focus on inclusion over politics in social studies overhaul
Read full article: Texas students urge education board to focus on inclusion over politics in social studies overhaulStudents, parents and teachers say Texas’ new social studies plan feels rushed and will exclude key perspectives and historical events.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Read full article: Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for DemocratsMichigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters.
Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
Read full article: Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadlineThe president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war in Iran.
US still wants to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, despite new agreement with Costa Rica
Read full article: US still wants to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, despite new agreement with Costa RicaThe Department of Homeland Security intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite a new agreement with Costa Rica to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.