Kristi Noem's response after migrant lawsuit dismissed: 'Suck it'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a stunning two-word response to news that a group of migrants had dropped their lawsuit against her.

Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill

The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.

Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know

The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.

'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $12B for border security reimbursements for Texas, border states

The sprawling 1,000-plus page package carries Trump’s title, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as well as his campaign promises to extend the tax breaks approved during his first term while adding new ones, including no taxes on tips, automobile loan interest and Social Security.

Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department

A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.

SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes

One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.

House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it

The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.

'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House

The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.

Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners

The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote

Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.