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Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent says
Read full article: Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent saysAustin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura shared his support of a parent petition to close schools allowed in the state’s intervention policy.
FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probe
Read full article: FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probeFormer FBI employees involved in the investigation into President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury in a broad Florida-based conspiracy probe.
Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
Read full article: Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titansDonald Trump has hosted a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the glitzier side of diplomacy with a tech-heavy guest list and lavish details.
Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into question
Read full article: Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into questionA ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own has thrown a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court.
California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
Read full article: California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballotsThe California Supreme Court has ruled that a Republican California sheriff must return over 650,000 ballots he seized following a November 2025 special election that favored Democrats.
Melania Trump takes China's first lady on a museum outing that's watched for diplomacy and style
Read full article: Melania Trump takes China's first lady on a museum outing that's watched for diplomacy and styleFirst ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan have toured the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, celebrating cultural ties between the United States and China during China’s diplomatic visit to Washington.
Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester
Read full article: Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protesterAt the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut
Read full article: At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cutFourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts or cut their number of cameras, but three cities have rejected calls to pull down the devices despite a state funding freeze.
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
Read full article: US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government.
8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Read full article: 8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader saysThe Navy's top civilian leader says eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the Iran war.
Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent
Read full article: Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocentA district judge found Lucio “actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.
The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner includes tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner includes tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacyPresident Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit.
Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
Read full article: Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power gridThe Energy Department says it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid.
Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs
Read full article: Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbsThe area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.
Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
Read full article: Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to knowAgriculture is the state's second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.
3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift ban
Read full article: 3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift banReporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico returned to the White House hours after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of the three news outlets.
How sweeping job cuts have reshaped life and job prospects in the DC area, according to a new survey
Read full article: How sweeping job cuts have reshaped life and job prospects in the DC area, according to a new surveyFederal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, D.C. area, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
Read full article: At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administrationThe National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with packed exhibits, sold-out galas and high-profile panels.
FDA nominee says vaccines are safe despite Trump efforts to overhaul childhood shots
Read full article: FDA nominee says vaccines are safe despite Trump efforts to overhaul childhood shotsPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration is voicing support for the safety of vaccines.
Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations
Read full article: Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relationsPresidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met on Thursday for important talks on the U.S.-China relationship.
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Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment losses
Read full article: Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment lossesThe announcement comes after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed the reforms the district’s state-appointed superintendent implemented, known as the New Education System, are straining finances.
