ELECTION RESULTS
Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
Read full article: Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outletsPresident Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets.
Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in Western Hemisphere
Read full article: Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in Western HemispherePresident Donald Trump’s administration has come out with a new national security strategy.
The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026A divided Supreme Court has come to the rescue of Texas Republicans, ruling in favor of their new congressional map that a judge says is likely to be found racially discriminatory.
How will Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund fare in court
Read full article: How will Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund fare in courtIn 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.
If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say
Read full article: If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists sayThe study also suggests that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.
Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'
Read full article: Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting.
US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
Read full article: US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike beginsU.S. Southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks.
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Read full article: Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia JamesThe Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continuesThe ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project
Read full article: Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” projectSupporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
Read full article: Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rightsA Missouri appeals court panel has ordered new wording for a ballot measure seeking to roll back abortion rights in the state.
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Read full article: US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin allyThe U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
Read full article: Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of itA special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering.