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Special prosecutor close to naming outside lawyers to handle Cornell investigation

New York Attorney General Letitia James is preparing to expand the Cornell sexual assault investigation as outside prosecutors and investigators are brought onto the case.

Trump admin blocks Democratic Gov. Wes Moore from speaking at Maryland shipbuilding event

A political clash erupted in Maryland after Gov. Wes Moore said Trump blocked him from speaking at an event unveiling a $2.9 billion submarine manufacturing deal.

Hundreds of Israeli flags vandalized outside church in Texas, ahead of Oct. 7 observance

A Texas church’s display of 1,200 Israeli flags honoring October 7 victims was vandalized and met with threats, but community members rallied to restore it.

ICE reviewed tens of millions of voter records looking for noncitizen voters, records show

Newly released documents reveal the sweeping scope of DHS investigations into alleged voter fraud, including voter-registration groups, massive data sets and potential undercover operations.

Israel marks three years since October 7 attack with memorials and protests

Three years after the October 7 attack, Israel marks the anniversary with memorials, protests and renewed calls for accountability ahead of a pivotal election.

A Republican in a district Kamala Harris won could give Democrats a run for their money

A high-stakes New York House race pits vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler against Democrat Cait Conley, with control of Congress and every voter’s decision hanging in the balance.

Willie Davis and Martha Castex-Tatum with the City of Houston’s Housing & Community Development Department Invite You to Attend the Fall 2026 Community Meeting

Houston residents are being invited to speak up and help shape the city’s housing, development and community priorities at the Fall 2026 HCD Community Meeting.

State Reps. Rally Behind Plummer at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

With history on the ballot, Dr. Letitia Plummer rallies Houston-area leaders and voters as she campaigns to become Harris County’s first elected Black woman county judge.

Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee

President Donald Trump’s use of an anti-transgender slur against Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews has intensified a closely watched South Carolina race and highlighted his efforts to boost Republican candidate Darline Graham.

FBI investigated anti-ICE protesters after Trump demanded probe over TikTok video, whistleblower alleges

A former FBI intelligence analyst alleges the bureau opened investigations into anti-ICE protesters at the direction of Trump administration officials, raising questions about First Amendment protections and political pressure on federal law enforcement.

Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

Trump’s remarks suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego have sparked bipartisan criticism from California leaders and renewed scrutiny of his rhetoric about the war.

US and China discussing reciprocal nuclear site visits amid concerns about a new arms race

The Trump administration is exploring reciprocal nuclear site visits with China as a potential first step toward rebuilding trust and reducing nuclear risks.

Trump signs executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices

Trump’s new diesel tax holiday aims to ease soaring fuel costs for truckers and farmers, but energy experts warn it may offer only temporary relief.

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments in major climate change case against Big Oil

The Supreme Court’s new term opens with a pivotal climate case as Boulder seeks to hold ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy accountable for climate-related damages, raising major questions about federal authority and states’ rights.

US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat

The U.S. has moved its long-range bombers from a British airbase back to American bases after officials cited an unspecified “real world” threat amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian plot.

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