The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Some Texas lawmakers stand against Trump executive order targeting state AI laws
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
Texas law age-restricting app stores blocked by federal judge
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
AG Paxton refutes Islamic groups' lawsuit against Texas in federal court
Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.
Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Epstein files released by Justice Department: What's in them
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Paxton divorce: What's in the newly unsealed court documents?
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Judicial Hellholes puts Texas on watch list for 'nuclear verdicts,' Paxton lawsuits
The site says while Texas has been the gold standard for balanced courts in the past, cracks are starting to show in the system.
The site says while Texas has been the gold standard for balanced courts in the past, cracks are starting to show in the system.