Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports

President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.

Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims

Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.

Petition fails to extend voting period for Houston District C runoff

A petition to extend the voting period for Houston's District C runoff election was rejected in court on Friday, an attorney confirmed with FOX 26.

Texas Children's Hospital must build 'detransition clinic' after $10M settlement

Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.

Houston City Council District C runoff election: Polling locations, candidates

Voters will decide Saturday who will fill the vacant Houston City Council seat in District C as the special election heads for a runoff between Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants

Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill

The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.

California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions

The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.

How does a runoff election work in Texas?

Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.

Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations

Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.