POLITICS
Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns
Read full article: Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concernsPresident Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup.
A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone
Read full article: A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undoneOil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.
AP Exclusive: Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs outThe National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa.
Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds
Read full article: Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher fundsConfusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.
With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera
Read full article: With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon HerreraHerrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.
Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District
Read full article: Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional DistrictPresident Donald Trump endorsed Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, days after the YouTuber became the district’s Republican nominee.
Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District
Read full article: Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional DistrictHerrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme CourtThe Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries.
Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say
Read full article: Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources sayOutdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U.
US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
Read full article: US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to AfghanistanThe State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border.
March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
Read full article: March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegationTwelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.
States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Read full article: States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race dataA coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions.
Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support
Read full article: Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical supportEcuador's interior minister says the country is preparing a major crackdown on criminal groups set to begin this weekend with logistical support from the United States.
Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records
Read full article: Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election recordsDemocratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters.
Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsement
Read full article: Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsementCornyn’s change of heart comes amid a grueling primary battle with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said he'd consider dropping out if Republicans scrapped the filibuster to pass a voter ID law.
Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
Read full article: Some states are reviving a push to tax the richAdvocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will help more states adopt policies involve the rich paying more in taxes.
Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Read full article: Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against PentagonMicrosoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk.
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
Read full article: Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bidJill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump.
Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends
Read full article: Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war endsWhen it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another.
Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices
Read full article: Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas pricesTexas’ status as the nation’s largest oil producer will partially insulate its residents from some gas price hikes, but it’s not immune to disruptions, experts say.
“Slowly killing us on the inside”: A family of 6 at Texas’ Dilley ICE detention center begs for freedom
Read full article: “Slowly killing us on the inside”: A family of 6 at Texas’ Dilley ICE detention center begs for freedomThe family, including the mother and her five children, detail in letters what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food and a disregard for their religious accommodations. They’ve been imprisoned at the nation’s only family detention center for more than nine months and are believed to be the longest held there.
Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky
Read full article: Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, KentuckyPresident Donald Trump used a swing through Ohio and Kentucky to push an economic message and attack fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie — even as the conflict in Iran threatened to overshadow all else.
Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeover
Read full article: Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeoverResidents and businesses’ demand for water could soon exceed supply. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could step in if solutions aren’t found.
Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for 'talking filibuster'
Read full article: Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for 'talking filibuster'Majority Leader John Thune says that the Senate will consider a bill to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements in elections.
TribCast: Cornyn, Paxton, Trump and the heated U.S. Senate runoff
Read full article: TribCast: Cornyn, Paxton, Trump and the heated U.S. Senate runoffIn this week's episode, we're joined by Dallas-Fort Worth radio host Mark Davis to discuss whether Donald Trump will pick a side in the GOP runoff for U.S. Senate and what impact that would have on the race.
ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environment
Read full article: ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environmentGov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.
Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
Read full article: Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecutionVoting technology firm Smartmatic asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal money laundering indictment saying the case is political retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election.
No new trial for man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Read full article: No new trial for man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken RileyA judge has rejected a request for a new trial for a Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Read full article: What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent pollsAmericans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support.
FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism
Read full article: FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autismThe Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism.
Texas ban on transgender care for minors has compromised treatment for others in El Paso
Read full article: Texas ban on transgender care for minors has compromised treatment for others in El PasoAfter one of El Paso’s only pediatric endocrinologists was accused of illegally providing gender-transitioning treatments to kids, his patients who aren’t transgender lost care.
Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries
Read full article: Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primariesIf they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.
Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
Read full article: Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behindYoung students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time.
Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
Read full article: Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primaryLongtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
Read full article: Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor GreeneRepublican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Read full article: In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pumpIt seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps.
Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting
Read full article: Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail ballotingPresident Donald Trump says he won’t sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that he says also must end Americans’ ability to vote by mail.
Trump says Vance was 'philosophically' different on Iran while downplaying split
Read full article: Trump says Vance was 'philosophically' different on Iran while downplaying splitPresident Donald Trump says JD Vance started out less enthusiastic about striking Iran, but he says they still agree.
White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage
Read full article: White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footageThrough its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes.
The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
Read full article: The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from ArizonaThe Republican leader of Arizona’s state Senate says he has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the 2020 presidential election.
State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
Read full article: State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mountsThe State Department has drawn down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it comes under increasing but historically familiar criticism for not doing enough to prepare.