Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria

A judge ordered Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil deported, even as courts weigh claims his arrest and detention were Trump-era retaliation for protests.

Trump to designate antifa as 'major terrorist organization'

The president also said he would "strongly" recommend that whoever is funding the group be "thoroughly investigated."

Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Student no longer at Texas State after actions at Charlie Kirk memorial event

Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas State to expel a student over the student's actions that were caught on video at a Charlie Kirk memorial event. Now, the "individual is no longer at Texas State."

Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis
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Could we see lower interest rates this week? The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday. President Trump deploys National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee. Plus, Trump suing the New York Times and more over defamation claims.

Trump suing The New York Times for $15 billion alleging defamation

President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.

President Trump's new push to fire Fed Reserve Governor
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President Trump can end legal protections for more than 400,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela after a ruling from a federal appeals court. Plus, Trump is again pushing to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Gov. Abbott doubles reward money for 2023 Harris County stabbing
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Austin Kanuch was fatally stabbed in his home in September 2023. Officials are now offering $40,000 for any information leading to any arrests.

Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott at odds over THC regulation

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that Gov. Abbott's decision to regulate rather than ban THC was a "seal of approval" for the booming Texas industry.

Texas governor speaks on law banning Sharia Law communities
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law on Friday banning residential developers from creating Sharia Law compounds. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke one-on-one with Gov. Abbott on why he signed HB 4211.

Lawmakers call for UT group's ban over controversial Trump piñata post

While the controversial post is regarding a week-old Democratic event, the anti-Trump pictures appearing the day after Charlie Kirk's death caught the eye of Republicans online.

Texas A&M professor fired: Gov. Abbott responds to controversy
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A controversial recording from a Texas A&M University class has led to a professor being fired and administrators being stripped of their roles. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares Governor Greg Abbott's response on the matter.