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The Latest: Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast trip
Read full article: The Latest: Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast tripPresident Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week meant to tackle multiple crises and conflicts across the region.

Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes
Read full article: Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakesCampus protests have been smaller and more scattered compared with last year's pro-Palestinian tent encampments, but the stakes are far higher.

Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms
Read full article: Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realmsThe contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldnโt be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views.

Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations
Read full article: Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operationsA U.S. budget airline has begun making deportation flights out of an Arizona airport, an unusual and controversial move for a company that depends heavily on its consumer brand.

Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom as US leader begins 4-day Middle East tour
Read full article: Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom as US leader begins 4-day Middle East tourPresident Donald Trump has opened his four-day Middle East trip by visiting Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery
Read full article: New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas LotteryA key Senate critic threw a lifeline to the Texas Lottery when he proposed moving its oversight to a new agency instead of eliminating it entirely.

Proposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreement
Read full article: Proposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreementAmending the Texas Constitution to crack down on the stateโs bail practices has been an elusive priority of Gov. Greg Abbottโs for three consecutive sessions.

White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One
Read full article: White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force OneThe White House Correspondents Association says it is disturbed that no reporters from either The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were allowed on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East on Monday.

Texas House signals expanding stateโs medical marijuana program
Read full article: Texas House signals expanding stateโs medical marijuana programHouse Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the stateโs medical marijuana program.

Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate
Read full article: Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical SenateHouse Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how studentsโ performance compares to national averages.

House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
Read full article: House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchersHouse Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, marking an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education.

Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.
Read full article: Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.A federal judge is refusing to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing immigrantsโ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. In a win for the Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied a preliminary injunction Monday in a lawsuit filed by nonprofit groups.

House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high
Read full article: House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run highHouse Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trumpโs big bill.

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
Read full article: Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worriesFor President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer.

Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism
Read full article: Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autismIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order protecting the privacy of autism-related health data.

Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems โ and outsized certainty he has the answers
Read full article: Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems โ and outsized certainty he has the answersPresident Donald Trump is on his way to the Middle East, where he had intended to focus on pressing wealthy Gulf nations to pour billions in new investment into the United States.

Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives
Read full article: Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directivesThe federal agency tasked with protecting workersโ civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with President Donald Trumpโs directives for the agency.

Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky
Read full article: Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red KentuckySen. Rand Paul says resistance to President Donald Trumpโs trade wars has sprung up in Kentucky from a cross-section of business sectors.

Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees
Read full article: Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugeesThe Trump administration is welcoming a small group of white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home.

What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?
Read full article: What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?President Donald Trumpโs readiness to accept a luxury jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar for conversion into a presidential aircraft has revived the conversations around emoluments and the notion of a president otherwise allegedly profiting off of the office.

Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US
Read full article: Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in USThe Episcopal Churchโs migration service is refusing a directive from the U.S. federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the churchโs longstanding commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress
Read full article: Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of CongressPresident Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress.

A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reels
Read full article: A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reelsBehind so many award-winning careers, high-profile productions, beloved institutions and in-depth research projects there is often a quieter story of early support from the government.

The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers.

In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young
Read full article: In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the youngYoung people have consistently turned out to vote at lower rates than older Americans.

Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
Read full article: Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.

Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that canโt be challenged in state courts
Read full article: Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that canโt be challenged in state courtsThe bill contains many provisions legal experts say are likely unconstitutional, including one that says it canโt be challenged in state court.

6 takeaways about Alex Fairlyโs journey into Texas GOP politics
Read full article: 6 takeaways about Alex Fairlyโs journey into Texas GOP politicsTexasโ newest Republican megadonor Alex Fairly got a look under the hood of Texasโ far-right political machine, and didnโt like what he saw. Here are six takeaways from his exclusive interview with The Texas Tribune.

Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan
Read full article: Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new planDemocratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washingtonโs most contentious and intractable political problems.

US, China reach deal to pause tariffs for 90 days
Read full article: US, China reach deal to pause tariffs for 90 daysU.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90 day pause so they can keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.

Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran
Read full article: Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and IranU.S. President Donald Trumpโs visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled wonโt include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program.

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
Read full article: House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without careHouse Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trumpโs โbig, beautiful bill.โ.

Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international students
Read full article: Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international studentsThe durability of the America's appeal for international students is facing a test under the Trump administration, which has ramped up scrutiny of student visas and moved to deport foreign students for involvement in pro-Palestinian activism.

USAID is all but gone. For one family, 3 generations of service were defined by it
Read full article: USAID is all but gone. For one family, 3 generations of service were defined by itIn a way, the requiem of a now dismantled agency that promoted U.S. security through development and humanitarian work abroad can be told through its people.

Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
Read full article: Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugsPresident Donald Trump says heโll sign an executive order that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications.

What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center
Read full article: What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention centerAn immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after the arrest of Newarkโs mayor outside the facility.

A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight
Read full article: A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fightCongressional Republicans say their plan to sell or transfer 460,000 acres of public land will generate revenue and offer space to build houses in Western cities.

Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
Read full article: Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force OnePresident Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.

'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump
Read full article: 'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under TrumpThe United States is pulling back from its role in spreading democratic ideals abroad under President Donald Trump.

Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first
Read full article: Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in firstDemocrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first on the nominating calendar.

A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now heโs working to change Louisianaโs law
Read full article: A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now heโs working to change Louisianaโs lawBobby Gumpright was in the throws of addiction 25 years ago when he fabricated a story that he had been robbed at gunpoint by a Black man.

Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchants
Read full article: Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchantsAs gold prices soar to record highs resulting from global economic jitters, hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollarsโ worth of gold are circulating through the doors of the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in downtown Los Angeles on any given day.

Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records
Read full article: Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state recordsIf it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.

Trump team mulls suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus to speed deportations. Can it?
Read full article: Trump team mulls suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus to speed deportations. Can it?Top White House aide Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is looking for ways to expand its legal power to deport migrants who are in the United States illegally.

Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources say
Read full article: Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources sayPresident Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have discussed the possibility that Julia Letlow, a congresswoman elected in 2021 after her husband died of COVID, might challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary.

Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump era
Read full article: Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump eraThe Republican Party is trying to figure out what it stands for in terms of economic policy during the second Trump administration.

Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdom
Read full article: Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdomSaudi Arabia wants U.S. help developing its own civil nuclear program, and the Trump administration says itโs โvery excitedโ at the prospect.

Transgender issues are a strength for Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Transgender issues are a strength for Trump, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults agree with President Donald Trump that whether a person is a man or woman is determined by their sex at birth.