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.
Legal battle over Texas 'Total THC' rule and licensing fees delayed until April 28
The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.
The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Poll reveals record low support for Congress
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Supreme Court allows wounded veteran's lawsuit against Texas-based company to move forward
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an Irving-based company does not get a blanket shield from a lawsuit by a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb just because the incident happened during wartime.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an Irving-based company does not get a blanket shield from a lawsuit by a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb just because the incident happened during wartime.
Cruz predicts Democrats could force government shutdown ahead of midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that he believes Democrats will force a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that he believes Democrats will force a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.