Federal court blocks Texas GOP's 2025 redistricting plan for racial gerrymandering, forcing reversion to 2021 maps for 2026 elections while Gov. Abbott vows immediate Supreme Court appeal.
Texas Governor Abbott designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations, banning land purchases and authorizing legal action in controversial move facing likely constitutional challenges.
"President Trump tells McDonald's franchisees he was a former fry cook, pledges economic recovery through tax cuts and deregulation while boasting of his loyalty to the fast-food chain."
Texas AG Paxton investigates USTA Texas over transgender athletes in women's tennis, demanding policy documentation amid growing legal campaign to restrict trans participation in sports.
Pope Leo XIV warns at COP30 that "God's creation is crying out," urging concrete climate action as time runs out for the 1.5°C goal while continuing Pope Francis's environmental legacy.
Federal Reserve Governor Cook denies mortgage fraud allegations, claiming they're politically motivated attacks by FHFA's Pulte to remove the first Black woman from the Fed board.
"Trump declares November 2025 National Adoption Month, unveiling reforms to improve foster care, reduce financial barriers, and support youth transition with First Lady Melania's advocacy."
Texas Gov. Abbott schedules Jan 31 special runoff election for vacant 18th Congressional seat, as Democrats Menefee and Edwards compete to replace late Rep. Turner after 10-month vacancy.
Discover how Democratic politicians, including Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett, handled $34,000 in campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein even after his sex offender conviction.
Former Uber exec Emil Michael revamps Pentagon innovation strategy, narrowing focus to six critical tech areas including AI and hypersonics to accelerate America's military edge.
