The latest: Both sides claim progress was made as Trump concludes two-day visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
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.
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.
How to know which Texas Primary Runoff you're eligible to vote in
Runoff elections for the Texas primaries will be held on May 26 with early voting running from May 18-22.
Runoff elections for the Texas primaries will be held on May 26 with early voting running from May 18-22.
US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
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.
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.
Houston Jewish leaders issue protest against council candidate backed by CAIR
National and international controversy is cascading into local Houston politics as a candidate in this weekend's Houston City Council runoff election draws heavy fire from Jewish leaders for seeking the endorsement of CAIR, a group Governor Greg Abbott has labeled a front for “foreign terrorist organizations."
National and international controversy is cascading into local Houston politics as a candidate in this weekend's Houston City Council runoff election draws heavy fire from Jewish leaders for seeking the endorsement of CAIR, a group Governor Greg Abbott has labeled a front for “foreign terrorist organizations."
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
Cornyn moves to honor Trump with Highway 287 renaming bill
Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”
Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Chip Roy proposes death penalty for drug dealers responsible for fentanyl deaths
Texas congressman Chip Roy introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for anyone who distributes fentanyl or other drugs mixed with fentanyl that results in a person's death.
Texas congressman Chip Roy introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for anyone who distributes fentanyl or other drugs mixed with fentanyl that results in a person's death.