Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and policy shake-up
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Push for White House ballroom accelerated by Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to shutdown
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
Trump says WHCA dinner gunman was "lone wolf" from California
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
Court lifts block on SB4 that lets Texas enforce immigration law
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
DOJ to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.