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ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says
Read full article: ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says he'll order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops
Read full article: Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troopsPresident Donald Trump is sending mixed messages about the U.S. war with Iran, and that's raising even more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy.
Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics
Read full article: Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politicsThere are races in 30 states this year for attorney general, and groups that support those candidates prepared for the elections by raising record amounts in 2025.
Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?
Read full article: Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?A judge this week ruled that Voice of America's employees — and the news organization itself — get back to work.
Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
Read full article: Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generatorsThe Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan
Read full article: Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting planA Missouri judge has struck down the ballot summary for a potential referendum on a congressional redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump.
Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
Read full article: Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to PentagonA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.
Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Read full article: Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport linesA bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security has failed to advance in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.
Corpus Christi says two new developments will buy it more time before reaching water crisis
Read full article: Corpus Christi says two new developments will buy it more time before reaching water crisisThe city manager said the city received permits to pump more groundwater and will avoid water reductions from a shrinking reservoir for now, pushing a potential water crisis to July.
University of North Texas to cut more than 70 programs and minors to trim $45 million deficit
Read full article: University of North Texas to cut more than 70 programs and minors to trim $45 million deficitDegrees in linguistics and Latin American and women’s and gender studies will be phased out. LGBTQ, Mexican American, Africana and Asian studies are among 25 undergrad minors that will also be cut.
Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
Read full article: Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover fundsThe Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to address antisemitism on campus.
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
Read full article: White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprintThe White House is laying out a new framework that it wants Congress to use to shape national rules for artificial intelligence without curbing growth in the sector.
Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny after the US goes to war with Iran
Read full article: Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny after the US goes to war with IranDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth brings Christian language into the Pentagon as the U.S. and Israel wage war against Iran.
Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away
Read full article: Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go awayThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over a Mississippi law that allows counting late-arriving mail ballots after Election Day.
Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what to know.
Read full article: Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what to know.The move of authority to the Texas Railroad Commission from the federal government now makes it easier for energy companies to apply for permits to store carbon underground.
Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis
Read full article: Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisisThe city produces 5% of the nation’s refined products like gas and jet fuel, and experts say a serious water shortage could force production down and push fuel prices up even further.
Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor
Read full article: Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governorDemocrats running for governor across the country are making tariffs a central element of their political message this year.
Texas inmate seeks to stop looming execution after codefendant confesses to double murders
Read full article: Texas inmate seeks to stop looming execution after codefendant confesses to double murdersIn his appeal, James Broadnax, who also wants a new trial, included a signed confession by his cousin saying he committed the 2008 Garland murders.
US Mint can begin producing Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design
Read full article: US Mint can begin producing Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves designA federal arts commission has approved the design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse
Read full article: Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuseJeffrey Epstein’s longtime personal attorney testifies to a House committee that he was unaware of the late financier’s sexual abuse of underage girls at the time it was happening.
Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
Read full article: Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education DepartmentThe U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department.
2 ex-FBI agents say in a lawsuit they were fired for their roles in Trump election investigation
Read full article: 2 ex-FBI agents say in a lawsuit they were fired for their roles in Trump election investigationTwo agents fired from the FBI last year say in a federal lawsuit they were terminated “solely” because of their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight
Read full article: Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fightTwo dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows
Read full article: Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knowsThe wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department.
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
Read full article: FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block itThe Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of the Nexstar Media Group and its rival Tegna, creating a company that will control more than 250 television stations across the country, most of them local affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.
What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
Read full article: What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new pollA new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs.
Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul
Read full article: Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand PaulMarkwayne Mullin has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump’s next homeland security secretary.
Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says
Read full article: Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source saysA senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war.