Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.

Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program. 

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.

Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention. 

GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession

Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection. 

Texas GOP Senate runoff heats up as Paxton sets conditions for potential exit

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a well-known Texas politician says the extended Republican contest gives Democrats a strategic head start for the general election.

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.

House rejects Iran war powers resolution

The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.

RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.

Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post

President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Pam Bondi faces subpoena to answer questions over Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech

Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.