Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
3.81-carat diamond found in Arkansas State Park by Minnesota man
One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.
One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.
Houston mayor, police union announce proposed pay increases for officers
If approved, there would be a five-year increase in officers' salaries, patrol pay, weekend pay, and more.
If approved, there would be a five-year increase in officers' salaries, patrol pay, weekend pay, and more.
President Trump set to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday
President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.
President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.
Cardinal from Galveston-Houston Archdiocese to vote on next pope
Cardinal DiNardo is in Rome ahead of the papal conclave. He spoke with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.
Cardinal DiNardo is in Rome ahead of the papal conclave. He spoke with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.
Most Americans say it's Trump, not judges, overstepping power
A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.
A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.
Trump signs executive order to slash federal funding for PBS, NPR
The executive order against PBS and NPR comes as the Trump administration attempts to eliminate other independent news agencies.
The executive order against PBS and NPR comes as the Trump administration attempts to eliminate other independent news agencies.
Trump wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
Trump to cut federal funding to NPR | D.C. Daily
President Trump closed a loop hole allowing small low price items from having a tariff placed on it. The Alien Enemies Act can not be used to deport Venezuelan nationals in Texas. Also, the Trump Administration asks the Supreme Court to end deportation protection
President Trump closed a loop hole allowing small low price items from having a tariff placed on it. The Alien Enemies Act can not be used to deport Venezuelan nationals in Texas. Also, the Trump Administration asks the Supreme Court to end deportation protection
Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
Trump encourages University of Alabama graduates to work harder, never give up
President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
Trump-appointed Texas judge rules against use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
The Trump administration looked to use the 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelans they say are members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
The Trump administration looked to use the 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelans they say are members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
White House press briefing on "restoring common sense"
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller answer questions from the press on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller answer questions from the press on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Economy & immigration: D.C. Daily for May 1, 2025
Congress cannot rein in President Trump's tariffs. Lawmakers had been looking to block the president's ability to impose widespread high tariffs without congressional approval. Two senators skipped the vote, leaving Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie breaking vote to block that measure. Money for deportations is now moving forward in the U.S. House. Billions of dollars would go to deporting a million migrants a year, detaining 100,000 migrants, building a border wall and making legal immigration or asylum more expensive.
Congress cannot rein in President Trump's tariffs. Lawmakers had been looking to block the president's ability to impose widespread high tariffs without congressional approval. Two senators skipped the vote, leaving Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie breaking vote to block that measure. Money for deportations is now moving forward in the U.S. House. Billions of dollars would go to deporting a million migrants a year, detaining 100,000 migrants, building a border wall and making legal immigration or asylum more expensive.
President Trump blames Biden as economy shrinks
The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time in three years. President Trump is urging Americans to keep the faith as some business owners hope tariff relief could come soon. The decline came as many companies scramble to import goods before the tariffs went into affect. President Trump says the drop has nothing to do with his tariffs and blamed former President Biden.
The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time in three years. President Trump is urging Americans to keep the faith as some business owners hope tariff relief could come soon. The decline came as many companies scramble to import goods before the tariffs went into affect. President Trump says the drop has nothing to do with his tariffs and blamed former President Biden.
Ukraine signs rare minerals deal with US to secure war support
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
Trump jokes he’d like to be next pope: ‘Number one choice’
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joked that he would like to be the next pope and then named a real contender. Here’s what he said.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joked that he would like to be the next pope and then named a real contender. Here’s what he said.
Texas Governor, Houston Mayor agree state constitution need to change to hold felony court judges accountable
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.