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Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown
Read full article: Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdownThe Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown.
Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era
Read full article: Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton eraAt the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.
In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programs
Read full article: In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programsAttorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit claims three state work-study programs are unconstitutional because they exclude religious organizations.
At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes
Read full article: At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foesAcceding to President Donald Trump’s demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push
Read full article: Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's pushThe leader of the Indiana state Senate, a Republican, has said that his chamber will no longer meet in December as planned to vote on redistricting, citing lack of support from his members.
White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $5.8 million at auction
Read full article: White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $5.8 million at auctionThe White House Historical Association has paid $5.8 million at auction to reclaim a series of Norman Rockwell sketches that once hung in the West Wing.
U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donations
Read full article: U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donationsAllred’s comments at The Texas Tribune Festival marked the first time either leading Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate publicly criticized the other.
US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the Caribbean
Read full article: US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the CaribbeanThe U.S. military says its 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea.
Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdown
Read full article: Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdownOfficials and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown.
Joaquin Castro on why a Democratic Senate logjam stopped him from running for AG
Read full article: Joaquin Castro on why a Democratic Senate logjam stopped him from running for AGThe San Antonio Democrat said at The Texas Tribune Festival that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus.
Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his party
Read full article: Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his partyThe former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses
Read full article: Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licensesThe Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia
Read full article: Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by RussiaThe Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to run in December’s election.
New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and othersA longtime Georgia prosecutor has announced that he will take over the state's election interference case against President Donald Trump and others.
The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices
Read full article: The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high pricesPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
Voters in Texas’ 18th District waited months for an election. They’ll soon have two more.
Read full article: Voters in Texas’ 18th District waited months for an election. They’ll soon have two more.The race to fill Texas’ long-vacant 18th Congressional District seat is headed to a runoff, just before the start of a new election cycle.
Texas State Board of Education advisers signal push to the right in social studies overhaul
Read full article: Texas State Board of Education advisers signal push to the right in social studies overhaulSome advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.
Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politics
Read full article: Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politicsPhotos and video of immigrants in custody have been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s administration, and illustrate his agenda to crack down on immigration.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore doubles down on his state’s redistricting response to Texas
Read full article: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore doubles down on his state’s redistricting response to TexasSpeaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, the Democrat also emphasized he wasn’t running for president in 2028.
Texas Democratic candidates pitch themselves as the best to beat Gov. Greg Abbott
Read full article: Texas Democratic candidates pitch themselves as the best to beat Gov. Greg AbbottGina Hinojosa said Abbott is to blame for corruption in Texas and Andrew White spoke on abortion and immigration.
Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts say
Read full article: Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts sayPanelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says he’s “not a MAGA Republican” and couldn’t carry Trump’s agenda
Read full article: Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says he’s “not a MAGA Republican” and couldn’t carry Trump’s agendaAt a Texas Tribune Festival event on Thursday, the Beaumont Republican said his opposition to Trump and his agenda informed his decision to give up the speaker’s gavel last year.
You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
Read full article: You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fastThe longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once.
Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
Read full article: Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and GuatemalaThe Trump administration has announced trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Texas A&M system approves policy to restrict faculty from advocating “race and gender ideology”
Read full article: Texas A&M system approves policy to restrict faculty from advocating “race and gender ideology”Faculty are also prohibited from teaching material inconsistent with approved syllabi. The changes come in response to a recent controversy over gender identity classroom discussions.
British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes
Read full article: British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimesBritish billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson
Read full article: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie WilsonFirst-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Watch: Tim Walz speaks at the 2025 Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch: Tim Walz speaks at the 2025 Texas Tribune FestivalThe Democratic Minnesota governor and 2024 vice presidential nominee sits down with Jennifer Palmieri, contributing editor at Vanity Fair and co-host of Showtime’s The Circus at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.