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Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump remains on the sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff
Read full article: Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump remains on the sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoffThe president could still weigh in over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last monthās dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry.
After 1,700 Sundays preaching outside and under bridges, a Central Texas pastor retires
Read full article: After 1,700 Sundays preaching outside and under bridges, a Central Texas pastor retiresUrban minister Jimmy Dorrell bade farewell Sunday to his outdoor Waco congregation after baptizing a dozen people in the chilly waters of the Middle Bosque River.
Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin's Supreme Court
Read full article: Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin's Supreme CourtDemocrats are hoping to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in battleground Wisconsin in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights as cases affecting congressional redistricting, union rights and other hot button issues also await.
Trump has delayed several deadlines for Iran, but Tuesday's nears with his most menacing threat
Read full article: Trump has delayed several deadlines for Iran, but Tuesday's nears with his most menacing threatPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed back deadlines for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say
Read full article: Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts sayIn his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.
Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
Read full article: Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schoolsThe Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says
Read full article: Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump saysThe United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran.
This Texas House GOP nominee once urged Republicans to soften their immigration rhetoric. Heās changed his tune.
Read full article: This Texas House GOP nominee once urged Republicans to soften their immigration rhetoric. Heās changed his tune.In 2012, the New York Times interviewed Brad Bailey at the Republican National Convention about his efforts to get the party āstop the hatred language and fix the problem.ā
2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
Read full article: 2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockadeTwo U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cubaās crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island.
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
Read full article: Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open racePresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race.
Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction
Read full article: Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress convictionLongtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has won a Supreme Court order thatās expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring electionWisconsin voters will choose a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in an election that will either maintain or expand the courtās liberal majority.
These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.
Read full article: These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.One Black Texan sees education savings accounts as an escape from a burning house. Another fears they threaten a robust public school system.
Texas to launch a statewide food truck permit on July 1
Read full article: Texas to launch a statewide food truck permit on July 1Business owners are applauding the new law because currently, anytime they want to operate in another city or county, they have to pay that jurisdictionās permitting fee.
Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction
Read full article: Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom constructionThe Trump administration is arguing that a judgeās order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president.
US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government
Read full article: US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran governmentThe Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported.
Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?
Read full article: Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?As a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year.
Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House
Read full article: Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White HouseMoms for Liberty made a name for itself at the local level, fighting to win control of school boards as it battled āwoke indoctrinationā in the classroom.
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Read full article: US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 yearsIran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years.
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
Read full article: Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Read full article: President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal fundingPresident Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that donāt comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry.
Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?
Read full article: Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trumpās political enemies.
This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.
Read full article: This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.Office of the Ombudsman has no written policies on how to investigate allegations that education laws are being broken, even though itās been accepting complaints for three months.
A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remain
Read full article: A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remainWhile the federal government hasnāt made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a āvirtual wallā going through the region rather than a physical barrier.
Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machinesThe Georgia General Assembly has ended its annual session without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the stateās voting system by a July deadline.
A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general
Read full article: A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney generalAfter Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice.
Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
Read full article: Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programsPresident Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.
A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general
Read full article: A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney generalBefore picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client.
Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash
Read full article: Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clashU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of ābullyingā by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships.
Texas attorney generalās office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookings
Read full article: Texas attorney generalās office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookingsThe attorney generalās office reallocated taxpayer-funded rooms to donors and other private citizens, some of whom initially failed to cover the cost of the stay.
Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary
Read full article: Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversaryPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that donāt reach deals with his administration in the coming months.
Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido toured with bandmate convicted of child sex crime
Read full article: Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido toured with bandmate convicted of child sex crimeThe revelation reported first by the New York Post is the latest hit against the Democratic rising star who Republicans are casting as morally depraved because of his past social media posts.
Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
Read full article: Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against IranDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Armyās top uniformed officer and two other generals as the U.S. wages a war against Iran.
At least 175 measles cases reported in Texas this year, most of them in West Texas Detention Facility
Read full article: At least 175 measles cases reported in Texas this year, most of them in West Texas Detention FacilityTexas has added 28 more measles cases in the last two weeks. Most infections so far this year have occurred inside West Texas Detention Facility in Hudspeth County.
White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
Read full article: White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirdsThe Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Tyler embraces a families-first approach as it grows faster than any other East Texas city
Read full article: Tyler embraces a families-first approach as it grows faster than any other East Texas cityTyler has spent the last decade remaking its parks and sidewalks to allure families. At the same time, a constellation of groups are helping parents take care of their families.
Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptrollerās office in voucher case
Read full article: Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptrollerās office in voucher caseThe Houston federal judge said Paxtonās office can pull out of the case as soon as acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock finds new lawyers. The unusual request comes amid a bubbling feud between the two Republicans.
Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
Read full article: Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud schemeA Colorado appeals court has ruled that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced.
Trumpās White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction
Read full article: Trumpās White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to constructionPresident Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission.
Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time
Read full article: Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more timePresident Donald Trump has used his first major address since launching his war in Iran to assure Americans all his military objectives will be completed āshortlyā and urge a skeptical electorate to give him more time.
Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving
Read full article: Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and drivingThe sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.