Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump and Zelensky's White House meeting expected to 'stay on the rails' this time, experts say
All eyes will be on the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday.
All eyes will be on the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy Monday after 'shifting towards Putin'
Trump's stance on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting Friday.
Trump's stance on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting Friday.
DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
Trump, Putin share no solid details on Ukraine's future following meeting in Alaska
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting after more than two-and-a-half hours.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting after more than two-and-a-half hours.
Trump, Putin to meet in Alaska | The D.C. Daily
President Trump is heading to Alaska for the summit between the U.S. and Russia to possibly lay the groundwork for a peace deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Trump's federal takeover of D.C. now includes more curfews and a conflict for local police.
President Trump is heading to Alaska for the summit between the U.S. and Russia to possibly lay the groundwork for a peace deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Trump's federal takeover of D.C. now includes more curfews and a conflict for local police.
Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Trump says Fed chair search down to ‘three or four’ candidates, with announcement coming ‘a little bit early'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.
Trump seeking takeover extension? | The D.C. Daily
More federal agents are in Washington D.C. as President Trump's takeover of the capital now includes street checkpoints, national guard troops, and more. Plus, a federal appeals court rules Trump can cut billions of dollars of foreign aid after overturning a lower court ruling blocking the cuts.
More federal agents are in Washington D.C. as President Trump's takeover of the capital now includes street checkpoints, national guard troops, and more. Plus, a federal appeals court rules Trump can cut billions of dollars of foreign aid after overturning a lower court ruling blocking the cuts.
Trump touts improved service and senior tax relief on Social Security's 90th birthday
President Donald Trump touted his administration's Social Security program achievements amid Democratic criticism, highlighting zero taxes for most seniors and improved customer service.
President Donald Trump touted his administration's Social Security program achievements amid Democratic criticism, highlighting zero taxes for most seniors and improved customer service.
National Guard hearing verdict expected | The D.C. Daily
Can President Trump takeover U.S. cities? A court verdict is expected after a three day trial on whether President's Trump deployment of the national guard to Los Angeles was legal. Also, are the job reports statistics being suspended?
Can President Trump takeover U.S. cities? A court verdict is expected after a three day trial on whether President's Trump deployment of the national guard to Los Angeles was legal. Also, are the job reports statistics being suspended?
Musk threatens to sue Apple over not featuring X, Grok apps
Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."
Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."
Trump's D.C. takeover | The D.C. Daily
There are protests in D.C. after President Trump deploying National Guard, takeover of DC. police, and more after claiming crime is on the rise. He also says he is considering a federal takeover of other U.S. cities. Also, massive tariffs against China are back on pause as Trump extends a trade truce with China for another 90 days.
There are protests in D.C. after President Trump deploying National Guard, takeover of DC. police, and more after claiming crime is on the rise. He also says he is considering a federal takeover of other U.S. cities. Also, massive tariffs against China are back on pause as Trump extends a trade truce with China for another 90 days.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Trump cracking down on D.C. violent crime | The D.C. Daily
President Trump is set to hold a press conference addressing alleged violent crime in the nation's capital, including police enforcing a juvenile curfew zone. Also, a federal judge will hear arguments about whether the president violated the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles.
President Trump is set to hold a press conference addressing alleged violent crime in the nation's capital, including police enforcing a juvenile curfew zone. Also, a federal judge will hear arguments about whether the president violated the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
Trump pursues changing how census data is collected and says non-citizens won’t be counted
The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."
The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."