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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 says

Watch: James Talarico speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Read full article: Watch: James Talarico speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

FILE - This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records stored in a bathroom and shower in the Lake Room at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. (Justice Department via AP)

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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' probe

President Donald Trump, center right, and first lady Melania Trump, right, greet China's President Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan on the South Portico of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans

Read full article: Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans

President Donald Trump is hosting a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, an event that will be closely scrutinized for clues about their relationship.

FILE - The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

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Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations to continue

Read full article: Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations to continue

President Donald Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow continued quick deportations of immigrants to third countries where they have no ties.

President Donald Trump, left, speaks to reporters during a tour of the South Lawn of the White House with China's President Xi Jinping, right, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad

Read full article: Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad

President Donald Trump showed off some of his favorite things at the White House to China's leader, Xi Jinping, on Thursday.

Watch: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Read full article: Watch: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

The two-term governor of Oklahoma sits down with National Review senior political correspondent Jim Geraghty at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Watch: Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Read full article: Watch: Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

The National Book Award-winning author and historian discusses his new book with UT Austin's Peniel Joseph at 2:15 p.m. Friday.

FILE - Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco arrives at the Supreme Court of California for a hearing about his seizure and recount of more than half a million 2025 election ballots on Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots

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The 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.

Watch: Sarah Longwell speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Read full article: Watch: Sarah Longwell speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell sits down with Astead Herndon for a live recording of his "America, Actually" podcast at 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

First lady of China Peng Liyuan, right, and first lady Melania Trump, pose for a photo with choir students from the Hope Chinese School at the Smithsonian's National Museum Of Asian Art, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (Finn Gomez/Pool Photo via AP)

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 style

First 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.

A voter casts a ballot on the first day of early voting in Minnesota at the Elections & Voter Services building, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

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40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late

Read full article: 40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late

The nation’s cybersecurity agency has released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms.

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 protester

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.

Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65

Read full article: Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65

Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.

China's President Xi Jinping watches as he meets with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Xi says 2 giant pandas from China will arrive at Atlanta's zoo in the coming days

Read full article: Xi says 2 giant pandas from China will arrive at Atlanta's zoo in the coming days

Chinese President Xi Jinping says two giant pandas from China will arrive at Zoo Atlanta in the coming days.

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 cut

Fourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts, and Laredo will ask voters to weigh in during a referendum in May.

President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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 messaging

An 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.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., arrives at the chamber ahead of a vote on a war powers resolution, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate rejects resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms

Read full article: Senate rejects resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms

Despite increasing political anxiety over Iran war, senators narrowly rejected a war powers resolution.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Chonburi, Thailand, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

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 says

The 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 innocent

A district judge found Lucio “actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.

Watch: Rahm Emanuel speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Read full article: Watch: Rahm Emanuel speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

The former ambassador, mayor of Chicago and White House chief of staff sits down with The Washington Post's Naftali Bendavid at 9:15 a.m. Thursday.

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping participate in an arrival ceremony in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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The Latest: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with China’s Xi Jinping as summit begins

Read full article: The Latest: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with China’s Xi Jinping as summit begins

President Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks at a news conference at a PPL Corp. facility to announce that the Energy Department will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation's aging and stressed power grid, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid

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The 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.

FILE - Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logos are displayed on a computer screen in New York, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability

Read full article: Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability

The Justice Department has a long history of investigating and prosecuting hackers who break into a private company’s network.

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 suburbs

The 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 know

Agriculture 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.

CNN Senior Photojournalist and contributing Producer Peter Morris, arrives on the White House grounds, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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 ban

Reporters 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.

A group of local activist from Washington DC, demonstrating during the March on Washington rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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 survey

Federal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, D.C. area, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation.

People visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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 administration

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with packed exhibits, sold-out galas and high-profile panels.

Dr. Heidi Overton testifies during her nomination to be Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

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 shots

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration is voicing support for the safety of vaccines.

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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