POLITICS
Democrats hold out hope to flip red Texas Senate seat in Saturday’s special election
Read full article: Democrats hold out hope to flip red Texas Senate seat in Saturday’s special electionDemocrat Taylor Rehmet had an unexpectedly strong performance in the November special election to win the solidly red seat. He faces Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the runoff.
US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
Read full article: US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billionThe Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.
Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, “preventing Sharia law” among priorities for 2027 session
Read full article: Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, “preventing Sharia law” among priorities for 2027 sessionPatrick’s initial five-item to-do list also included assessing risks posed by hostile foreign entities to the grid’s supply chain and preventing fraud in Texas’ health and human services.
Texas Education Agency moves to correct 4,200 errors in Bible-infused curriculum
Read full article: Texas Education Agency moves to correct 4,200 errors in Bible-infused curriculumState Board of Education members criticized the publishing errors and postponed their vote on the agency’s request until their next meeting.
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Read full article: United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief saysThe United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time.
Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
Read full article: Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania AvenuePresident Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
Read full article: Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear programU.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
Read full article: Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pagesThe Justice Department has released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures about what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with rich and powerful people such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
Read full article: Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demandsKevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago.
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
Read full article: New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protestersThe Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government.
Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot
Read full article: Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riotA federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraud
Read full article: Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraudCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is demanding a civil rights investigation into Dr. Mehmet Oz, saying he discriminated against Armenians in a video about hospice fraud in Los Angeles.
ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war
Read full article: ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil warThailand’s top diplomat says that a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace.
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in MinneapolisThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
Read full article: Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bankPresident Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other.
In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally
Read full article: In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rallyAfter coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Read full article: Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclearRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week.
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
Read full article: Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to HouseThe Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Read full article: Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officialsAggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this week’s FBI search of an election office in Georgia have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fall’s midterm elections.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
Read full article: Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a cornerPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade warPresident Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center
Read full article: Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention centerDetainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September.
After a death at an El Paso ICE facility was ruled a homicide, will prosecutors pursue a criminal case?
Read full article: After a death at an El Paso ICE facility was ruled a homicide, will prosecutors pursue a criminal case?Because Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a military base, the El Paso District Attorney says any criminal case may fall to federal prosecutors. But criminal law experts say the state doesn’t have to defer to them.
Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?
Read full article: Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll findsThe survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.
Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
Read full article: Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating herThe Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.