POLITICS
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Read full article: Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public displayA series of Norman Rockwell sketches of scenes from the West Wing lobby are going on public display for the first time.
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meetingSenate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him.
Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change
Read full article: Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to changeNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped into the national spotlight this week as a surging political force within the Democratic Party.
Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them
Read full article: Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report themA new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams.
US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
Read full article: US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the islandU.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington.
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continuesCongressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital.
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Read full article: Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law.
White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
Read full article: White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action.
Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year
Read full article: Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this yearWebb County’s medical examiner said Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez died from “natural causes,” although the full autopsy is pending. He’s at least the fifth person to die in Texas ICE detention this year.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to voteA federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.
The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
Read full article: The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoffPresident Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Read full article: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for DemocratsDemocratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Read full article: Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donorMallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race.
Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midtermsThe system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.
How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls
Read full article: How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new pollsA new AP-NORC poll finds that about 4 in 10 U_S_ adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, while about 3 in 10 feel “excited.”.
Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Read full article: Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House membersU.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, but they are passing the torch to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them.
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Read full article: In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutionsOlympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.
Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting
Read full article: Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meetingSenate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.
NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit
Read full article: NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summitNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump, advocating for the military alliance that the U.S. leader has sharply criticized.
Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
Read full article: Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his postThe Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job.
Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
Read full article: Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestationsUntil now, cattle were believed to be the main screwworm carriers. Investigations continue.
Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention
Read full article: Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detentionU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year.
TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas elections
Read full article: TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas electionsWith the midterms fast approaching, Texas' top elections administrator is out the door. Who will be next — and what awaits them in the role?
California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
Read full article: California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind projectCalifornia intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast.
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisis
Read full article: Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisisEmergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Read full article: Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactorsThe Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
Read full article: Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll findsThe vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.
Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say
Read full article: Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources sayThe Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury.
Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure salesThe Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes.
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
Read full article: Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocksThe Supreme Court has barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.
The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention
Read full article: Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state conventionU.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other downballot candidates ahead of November..
Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy.
Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversaryThe Smithsonian's National Museum of American History highlights the complexities of the American story.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Read full article: Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primariesNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries.
Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race
Read full article: Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on raceSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed.
Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress
Read full article: Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from CongressTop allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York's congressional primary elections.
Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer
Read full article: Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny HoyerMaryland Democrat Adrian Boafo has advanced to November’s general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer.
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
Read full article: The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies.
Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
Read full article: Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibilityA federal judge cited Texas’ use of the SAVE database, which flagged several voters who were actually citizens, and said the checks violated privacy and voting rights.
Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
Read full article: Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC showAuthorities have arrested two more people in Missouri and Washington state in connection with a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House earlier this month.