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Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation
Read full article: Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigationFederal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were still seizing phones and applying for search warrants days before Justice Department leaders ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case.
After a sometimes graphic debate, Texas House advances bill limiting kids’ access to sexually explicit books in libraries
Read full article: After a sometimes graphic debate, Texas House advances bill limiting kids’ access to sexually explicit books in librariesThe bill would bar those under 18 from checking out books with sexually explicit material without parental permission.
Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July
Read full article: Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-JulyThe U.S. is on track to run out of money to pay its bills as early as August without congressional action.
Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'
Read full article: Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'The former North Carolina elections director who was ousted this week after a politically motivated move by Republicans said Friday she hopes the new leadership will approach elections in a nonpartisan way and called for an end to verbal attacks against those who oversee the voting process.
On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality
Read full article: On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spiritualityPresident Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has appeared on numerous wellness and right-wing podcasts over the past year.
They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracy
Read full article: They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracyThe group from Johnson County waited 18 hours to testify at a hearing that started at 1 a.m. on a bill to limit toxic chemicals in fertilizer.
Liam and Olivia dominate — again — with top baby names for a sixth year in a row
Read full article: Liam and Olivia dominate — again — with top baby names for a sixth year in a rowLiam and Olivia have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024.
How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troops
Read full article: How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troopsThe military services are scrambling to nail down details and put together new guidance to start removing transgender troops from the force.
Texas attorney general wins $60 million judgment in pollution lawsuit
Read full article: Texas attorney general wins $60 million judgment in pollution lawsuitA Texas business illegally dumped industrial waste into Skull Creek in Colorado County six years ago, then residents complained to the attorney general’s office.
15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order
Read full article: 15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' orderA coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.
US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused
Read full article: US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain pausedThe Trump administration will welcome more than two dozen white South Africans to the United States as refugees next week.
Supporters of a bill to study reparations for slavery urge Maryland Gov. Moore to sign the measure
Read full article: Supporters of a bill to study reparations for slavery urge Maryland Gov. Moore to sign the measureSupporters of a measure to create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery in Maryland have rallied next to the Capitol and the governor’s residence to urge Gov. Wes Moore to sign the legislation.
US poets laureate criticize Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Read full article: US poets laureate criticize Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenThree recent U.S. poet laureates are condemning President Donald Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues
Read full article: Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issuesThe Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by May 21.
John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security
Read full article: John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border securityTexas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative.
'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
Read full article: 'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staffThe new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes.
You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks
Read full article: You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talksBefore high-level U.S. and Chinese officials hold talks in Switzerland this weekend to discuss high tariffs, Washington and Beijing have been in a rhetorical duel over which side reached out first.
To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says
Read full article: To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group saysLeading aid organizations are triaging aid after countries led by the U.S. funnel less money to foreign assistance.
Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill
Read full article: Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP billAfter flirting with raising the tax rate for the wealthiest earners, President Donald Trump is backing off that call — sort of.
FedEx board member Steiner is picked to be next USPS postmaster general amid talk of privatization
Read full article: FedEx board member Steiner is picked to be next USPS postmaster general amid talk of privatizationA former CEO of the nation’s largest waste management company who currently serves on the FedEx board of directors will take over control of the U.S. Postal Service.
The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting
Read full article: The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meetingPresident Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump's tariff hammer looks less mighty than he claims
Read full article: As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump's tariff hammer looks less mighty than he claimsThe way President Donald Trump sees it, beating China in a trade war should be easy.
Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, as his Republican administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.
After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education
Read full article: After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their educationStudents told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.
Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few options
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few optionsTexans pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, putting lawmakers under pressure to tackle rising costs.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate
Read full article: Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulateCommercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system
Read full article: Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal systemJustice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight in battles faced by the nation's legal system.
Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries
Read full article: Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countriesThe legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Read full article: President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenPresident Donald Trump has fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the Republican president and his agenda.
UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school
Read full article: UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership schoolThe money will help pay for a permanent home for the school on UT-Austin's campus. Conservative donors and lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, helped create the school in 2023.