Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
US military: Is there a draft in 2026?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
Shield of the Americas: Trump wants Latin America to use military force against cartels
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
CBP map no longer shows Big Bend border wall following letter from Texas House
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention.
GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection.
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection.
Texas GOP Senate runoff heats up as Paxton sets conditions for potential exit
Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a well-known Texas politician says the extended Republican contest gives Democrats a strategic head start for the general election.
Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a well-known Texas politician says the extended Republican contest gives Democrats a strategic head start for the general election.