Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map for 2026 elections
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
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A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein won congressional approval. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
The documents include military reports about the search as well as memos, telegrams and newspaper clippings.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said drones pose "the threat of humanity's lifetime," but said he's "really optimistic" the government can find a solution.
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.
Two high-profile Democrats visited the Lone Star State recently and credited Democrats in the Texas House for igniting a nationwide redistricting battle.
The GOP battle for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas is shaping up to be a very tight contest.
Last month, about 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard soldiers were sent to Chicago.
