POLITICS
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Read full article: Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for nowPresident Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Read full article: Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administrationFarmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
Read full article: Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceedsA federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey EpsteinThe Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release.
Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
Read full article: Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher saysThe longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath undergroundZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day.
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say
Read full article: CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources sayThe CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
Read full article: Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals courtTaylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.
ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands
Read full article: ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it standsImmigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Read full article: SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
Read full article: Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paidA federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Read full article: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellationsThe Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility.
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Read full article: After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midtermsThe big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office.
Texas 2025: The stories that mattered most to readers
Read full article: Texas 2025: The stories that mattered most to readersThis year, Texans turned their attention to what 17 constitutional propositions meant, the rise of one of the country’s fastest-growing cities and a controversial plan to move billions of gallons of groundwater across the state. One of the most closely watched issues was a proposed THC ban. Readers followed every step as Gov. Greg Abbott […]
Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority
Read full article: Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajorityDemocrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a holiday-week special election, denying Republicans’ bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber.
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80
Read full article: Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday.
Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health care
Read full article: Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health careTexas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US 'hit' a coastal drug loading facility
Read full article: In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US 'hit' a coastal drug loading facilityPresident Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela.
Here are the most important stories from Texas Tribune’s data visuals team in 2025
Read full article: Here are the most important stories from Texas Tribune’s data visuals team in 2025The Tribune’s team of data journalists produced a congressional redistricting tool, covered several education data releases, visualized the measles outbreak and more.
The Rio Grande Valley among Texas regions most impacted by expiring health insurance subsidies
Read full article: The Rio Grande Valley among Texas regions most impacted by expiring health insurance subsidiesIn the Rio Grande Valley, 98% of ACA enrollees received an advanced premium tax credit that lowered their monthly payments. Those subsidies will decrease Jan. 1.
US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
Read full article: US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding.
During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
Read full article: During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear programPresident Donald Trump is warning Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program.
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
Read full article: Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo saysThe man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen.
Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic
Read full article: Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust VucicProtesting university students in Serbia have collected signatures throughout the country for their request for an early parliamentary election.
Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections
Read full article: Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key electionsThe Central African Republic voted on Sunday to elect a new president and federal lawmakers.