Politics Aug 05 Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump’s agenda at…
Politics Aug 04 WATCH: Texas Democrats delay redistricting vote by leaving the state The Republican-dominated House was unable to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business.
Politics Jul 21 Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition Martin Luther King Jr.'s two living children are urging people to tread lightly with a newly released trove of records related to their father's assassination.
Politics Jun 19 Party like it’s 2018: Democrats look back at 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and beyond Democrats have spent the early months of Trump's second presidency trying to find the right messages and messengers to counter an aggressive administration. In the only two governor's races of 2025, they have models that have worked before.
Politics Apr 13 U.S. won’t say whether it’s facilitating return of Maryland man from El Salvador prison The Trump administration confirmed to a federal judge Saturday that a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month remains confined in a notorious prison in El Salvador. But the government's filing did not address the judge's demands that the administration detail what steps…
Politics Feb 24 Conservatives who still oppose Trump gather at ‘Principles First Summit’ in search of a path forward Conservatives who filled a ballroom a few blocks from the White House have lamented that the United States is abandoning the fundamental ideals that forged a great nation.
Politics Feb 03 What to know about Trump’s tariffs, the 30-day pause and possible fallout On Monday, President Donald Trump and the leaders of Mexico and Canada announced deals to forestall a potential trade war for 30 days as both U.S. neighbors agreed to placate the American president by boosting efforts to boost border security…
Politics Jan 28 After running on a working-class message, Trump fills his government with billionaires President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration.
Politics Jan 20 Trump makes sweeping promises while ripping into the country’s past leaders during his inaugural address President Donald Trump's second inaugural address features similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems.
Politics Jan 20 Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities? Incoming President Donald Trump has been promising a flurry of executive actions on Day 1. There are executive orders already prepared for Trump's signature that will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations…