Texas city removes 'Defund the Wall' mural after Abbott's threat to pull road funds
The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.
The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.
SNAP Benefits Latest: Texans likely won't see emergency funding on Nov. 1
Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.
Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Texas election 2025: What can I take to vote? Do I need an ID?
Can I bring my sample ballot to vote in Texas? How about my phone? My child? My gun? Here's what you can and can't bring with you to polling locations. Plus, what forms of ID are acceptable.
Can I bring my sample ballot to vote in Texas? How about my phone? My child? My gun? Here's what you can and can't bring with you to polling locations. Plus, what forms of ID are acceptable.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.