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In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Houston area sees multiple 'Fight the Trump Takeover' rallies Saturday
Political leaders and community members are continuing to fight for the 18th congressional district.
Political leaders and community members are continuing to fight for the 18th congressional district.
RFK Jr. says he is not running for president in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
Costco cites lack of demand for not selling mifepristone drug at US pharmacies
Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies, the company said this week.
Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies, the company said this week.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Bill to replace STAAR testing passes Senate after failure of regular session version
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
These states may try redrawing congressional maps in response to, or in support of, Texas
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Texas Democrats announce plan to return after leaving state in redistricting clash
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Illinois court will not enforce Texas arrests warrants against House Democrats
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
Texas Supreme Court will take weeks to review request to expel Democrats who left state
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.