As the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran enters its third week, intelligence assessments and mounting regional tensions are raising questions about Washington's strategy and prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.

The U.S. House voted to limit President Donald Trump's authority to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval, highlighting growing bipartisan unease over the conflict.

After spending nine days in ICE custody, Victor Alfredo Perez Martin is speaking publicly for the first time, sharing his account of the arrest that went viral and explaining why he chose to fight his immigration case.

A new U.S.–Saudi nuclear agreement is raising fears of a Middle East nuclear arms race, with Iran, Israel and regional powers warning the deal could reshape the balance of power.

Grief, accountability and hope took center stage as East Houston advocate Conchita Reyes and Pearland Mayor Quentin Wiltz delivered powerful messages on justice, service and the future of democracy at the Meyerland Area Democrats meeting.

As four fallen U.S. service members returned home in flag-draped caskets, President Trump confronted the human cost of the Iran war while facing growing public skepticism and mounting questions about the conflict's future.

House Republicans narrowly approved a budget blueprint to fund President Trump's Iran war strategy, boost Pentagon spending and support key domestic priorities, but the proposal now faces a difficult path through the Senate. Categories:

A bipartisan House vote has revived the push for permanent Daylight Saving Time, but growing Senate opposition could leave the proposal running out of time before it ever reaches the president's desk.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to stand trial in New York next June on federal drug conspiracy charges, setting the stage for one of the most consequential international criminal cases in recent U.S. …

President Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a deal that could reshape Middle East energy and security while sparking concerns over nuclear oversight and regional proliferation.

The Houthis’ threat to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is raising fears of a new energy crisis, as another critical global shipping route comes under pressure amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Massive student-led protests have erupted in India as young demonstrators demand reforms to the country’s exam system, accusing the government of failing millions of students and responding with force instead of solutions.

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico spent more than 90 minutes taking tough questions from Black Houston voters, emphasizing accountability, community engagement and a historic investment in Black voter outreach.

From the dental chair to the campaign trail, Dr. Letitia Plummer is seeking to make history as Harris County’s first African American county judge with a platform focused on preparedness, affordability, healthcare and public trust.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth took a national leadership role at the 2026 NACo Annual Conference, helping safeguard the integrity of county voting procedures while showcasing Houston’s commitment to transparent, trusted government.