Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metals
Read full article: Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metalsPresident Donald Trump is set to host leaders of five Central Asian countries for White House talks.
The Latest: Trump unveils deal to lower costs on obesity drugs
Read full article: The Latest: Trump unveils deal to lower costs on obesity drugsPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it
Read full article: Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap itThe president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it.
Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
Read full article: Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts aheadEven voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.
Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakes
Read full article: Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakesDeepfakes have become not only easier to make worldwide but also look or sound exponentially more realistic thanks to technological advances and the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence tools.
Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
Read full article: Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election winsSenate Majority Leader John Thune says it's up to Democrats whether they accept a deal in front of them to end the government shutdown.
A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026
Read full article: A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.
Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayor
Read full article: Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayorWithin hours of Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York’s first Muslim mayor, there were swift and harsh reactions from his Jewish critics.
Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibuster
Read full article: Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibusterPresident Donald Trump is finding that Senate Republicans have a limit as he pushes them to scrap the filibuster.
Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
Read full article: Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxesPresident Donald Trump has warned that the Supreme Court will leave the United States “defenseless’’ and possibly “reduced to almost Third World status’’ if it strikes down the tariffs he imposed this year on nearly every country on earth.
Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversity
Read full article: Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversityVirginia voters have made history by electing candidates who broke race and gender barriers in this week's elections.
Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition
Read full article: Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuitionYass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
Read full article: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Jury deliberates in assault case against DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent in viral video
Read full article: Jury deliberates in assault case against DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent in viral videoA jury has begun deliberating in the Justice Department’s assault case against a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent, turning him into a symbol of resistance to President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital.
Virginia voters push back hard on Trump administration efforts to reshape federal government
Read full article: Virginia voters push back hard on Trump administration efforts to reshape federal governmentNot every voter in Northern Virginia has felt the impact of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government.
All 17 Texas propositions have passed. Here’s how the state will be reshaped
Read full article: All 17 Texas propositions have passed. Here’s how the state will be reshapedThe article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters have approved to pass in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, and impacts, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes will affect residents across the state.
Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones to run again for House District 147 after congressional campaign
Read full article: Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones to run again for House District 147 after congressional campaignState Representative Jolanda Jones announced her intention to seek reelection for House District 147 after her congressional campaign for CD18.
Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims
Read full article: Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US MuslimsZohran Mamdani's historic New York City's mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims.
North Texas community votes against forming a city to regulate a noisy Bitcoin mine
Read full article: North Texas community votes against forming a city to regulate a noisy Bitcoin mineSome Hood County residents wanted the same power that cities have to set noise limits, but did not secure enough votes.
“We don’t know what we’re going to eat”: Texans are still waiting for November SNAP benefits
Read full article: “We don’t know what we’re going to eat”: Texans are still waiting for November SNAP benefitsAlthough the federal government has said it will deposit half of November benefits, Texans are still unsure when money will land in their accounts.
Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor
Read full article: Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayorMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has won a third term, defeating challenger Omar Fateh in the city's ranked-choice voting election.
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe
Read full article: Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probeA federal judge has ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey to produce materials from the investigation, saying he’s concerned the Justice Department’s position had been to “indict first" and investigate second.
'Badhai!' In India, a celebration for Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral win and his roots
Read full article: 'Badhai!' In India, a celebration for Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral win and his rootsIndians have lit up social media to celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s election victory as New York City mayor.
Mamdani announces veteran transition team as he makes plans to carry out an ambitious agenda for NYC
Read full article: Mamdani announces veteran transition team as he makes plans to carry out an ambitious agenda for NYCFresh off his historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani named a slate of seasoned officials to help lead his transition to City Hall.
How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter PollThere were signs in the AP Voter Poll that there’s plenty of room for Democrats to make up ground among groups that moved toward President Donald Trump in last year’s election.
Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
Read full article: Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win bigVoters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though it's booming — despite what he says.
Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter PollMost California voters didn’t like redrawing their congressional districts to favor Democrats, according to the AP Voter Poll.
The Latest: Trump promotes his economic agenda after Democratic election victories
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes his economic agenda after Democratic election victoriesA day after Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the president is in Miami to speak at a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements.
What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map
Read full article: What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House mapThe new congressional map approved by California voters marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election.