Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.

The outgoing U.S. senator called the Texas Railroad Commission candidate “an embarrassment to the Republican Party.”

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on additional elements of Iran’s aviation industry.

Pennsylvania health officials report that two unvaccinated residents have died after being infected with measles.

The U.S. has reopened a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices.

Florida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year.

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea.

The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually.

The Washington Post reports that President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft due to an Iranian assassination threat.

The Waco school district is one of the latest to partner with the Third Future charter network as a last-ditch effort to stave off state intervention.

A Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians is rippling far beyond immigration courts.

The progressive movement may already have hit its high point in the 2026 midterms.

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is benefiting from tens of millions in pro-Israel spending in her race to be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan.

Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

Planning your Fourth of July? Discover why Baytown is one of the best places to celebrate with live music, family-friendly activities, waterfront stays, and one of the biggest fireworks shows in the Houston area.

While most of the nation is dry for the 4th of July some cities will have to dodge raindrops

Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey.

The U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week.

The series follows his search for some of the country’s most incredible restaurants, from hidden gems and comfort food favorites to unforgettable chef-driven dining experiences.

A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Amy Webb, Pete Sessions and Annette Gordon-Reed among newly announced TribFest voices helping us navigate a world in flux.

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump.

Lacy Lakeview, a Waco suburb, said it is considering a data center project in efforts to boost their spending power to repair aging roads.

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon.

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without bond, citing “serious constitutional questions.”.

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.

Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket.

The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate.

Urban minister Jimmy Dorrell bade farewell Sunday to his outdoor Waco congregation after baptizing a dozen people in the chilly waters of the Middle Bosque River.

China is stepping up its diplomacy as the Iran war drags on.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months.

Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.

The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris.

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran.

Some Iranian Americans in the Houston area are celebrating reports of U.S. military action in Iran, saying it could mark the first real opportunity in decades to one day return to their home country. At the Motahari family’s home in Katy on Saturday, the news spread quickly through social media and Iranian news accounts on Instagram: reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s killing following U.S. and Israeli military action against the regime. The reaction inside the house was immediate — tears, cheers, and emotional embraces.

New research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home.

President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.

The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments.

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security’s approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive.

President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired.

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he is pleading not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.

The City Wide Club of America, the organization that hosts the Christmas Eve Super Feast, says they are deeply concerned and frustrated after they say they were forced to throw out a significant amount of food after an inspection by the Houston Health Department.

The year 2025 was scary good for investors.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday over a peace plan to end the war with Ukraine.

Top U.S. military officials are meeting leaders of Caribbean nations this week as the Trump administration has escalated its firepower in the region as part of what it calls a campaign against drug trafficking.

Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship.

Federal agents have expanded their North Carolina immigration crackdown to the area around the state capital of Raleigh.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Galveston Independent School District after the district refused to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria.

Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”.

Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.

U.S. indexes bounced between gains and losses and wound up mixed on Wall Street as trade tensions continued to simmer between Washington and Beijing.

Generations of Hispanic families have worked vineyards - now, more of them are finally leading them. Wine and travel contributor Daniela Garrido shared how these winemakers are reclaiming their history and crafting award-winning wines.

Mexican authorities have arrested former soccer player Omar Bravo on suspicion of child sexual abuse.

Immigration agents are expected at the 2026 Super Bowl, where Bad Bunny is set to headline the halftime show, according to new remarks.

A major US-Africa trade deal, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), will terminate as scheduled on Tuesday, ending duty-free access to U.S. markets for thousands of African products.

Bad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer.

Former President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting by raising his concerns about rising political violence and other issues.

Lear deBessonet, the new artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, has chosen “Ragtime” as her first show.

Indonesia’s clean energy future is at a crossroads.

The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become “overly politicized″ and ”rife with inaccuracies.

In an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

Educators worry the plan will deemphasize topics like world geography, history and cultures. The board aims to vote on what specific content social studies lessons will include by next summer.

The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.

A decline in foreign visitors traveling to the United States has stretched well into the summer.

The Rev. Al Sharpton has led a protest through Manhattan's Financial District to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

A recent study by WalletHub captured the hardworking essence that Texans know all too well by naming it one of the hardest-working states in America.

The safari-themed playground, which opened in February 2023, is designed to welcome children of all physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities. It provides a space where students can play, learn, and grow together without barriers.

Kids are back to school but here's a chance for them to learn outside classroom. Houston Asiatown Tours is taking students on fieldtrips into the heart of Asiatown for hands-on learning. From temples to tea tastings, watch the video player above to find out how your school can sign up for these free tours.

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that’s why you don’t have to go very far to find things to do in Texas. Whatever your interests are, something is going on, and you’ll never get bored.

The Taliban say helicopters will shower Kabul with flowers to celebrate the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.

Many parents across America may share the struggle of having a child who’s “bad at math.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region that Ukraine controls as part of a ceasefire deal.

Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.

Top Trump administration officials boast that a new partnership to expand immigrant detention in Indiana will be the next so-called “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

President Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him.

A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or "coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community.

New federal data shows the fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman.

President Donald Trump says a trip to China may happen soon, hinting at efforts to stabilize U.S.-China trade relations.

Dozens of ice cream makers pledged on Monday to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028.

Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.

Help the nation celebrate America’s 249th birthday by hosting ‘A Capitol Fourth’ a 4th of July special celebrating 45 spectacular years of music, fun and of course, fireworks.

The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much.

Fourth of July is on Friday and the skies will light up across the area, celebrating the anniversary of the United States’ independence from England.

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W.

Red, white and YUM! That’s the theme of this festive holiday menu from Tim Laird, America’s CEO, that’s chief entertaining officer. Perfect for your next backyard barbecue!