Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage
Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.
Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.
‘Titanic-inspired’ statue of Trump, Epstein pops up in DC
A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.
A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.
President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
How did Trump-endorsed candidates fare in the Texas primaries?
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
Trump to attend White House correspondents' dinner for the 1st time as president
President Donald Trump announced he will attend next month’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as the honoree, marking his first appearance at the event since becoming president.
President Donald Trump announced he will attend next month’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as the honoree, marking his first appearance at the event since becoming president.
Trump’s neck rash draws attention online: Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
Houstonian Iranian-Americans react to US-Israeli strikes on Iran: 'They've been waiting'
Information from the United States government continues to be released regarding the United States's joint military attack with Israel on Iran. Some Iranian-Americans and Iranians living in the city of Houston have expressed celebration at the attacks.
Information from the United States government continues to be released regarding the United States's joint military attack with Israel on Iran. Some Iranian-Americans and Iranians living in the city of Houston have expressed celebration at the attacks.
Republicans join Democrats in effort to block Trump's military authority over Iran
President Donald Trump's joint strikes with Israel against Iran have intensified a growing bipartisan push in Congress to rein in his war powers.
President Donald Trump's joint strikes with Israel against Iran have intensified a growing bipartisan push in Congress to rein in his war powers.
Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran
The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.
The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.