Why is Trump building a ‘cage’ on the White House lawn?
A UFC cage on the White House lawn sparks a look at the sport’s history and its place in American c
Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children
Florida is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT poses risks to minors and violates consumer protection laws.
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes and missile fire over the weekend as negotiations continue over a fragile ceasefire, nuclear terms, and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
On Juneteenth, I’ll Celebrate Black Music at Andrew Jackson’s Plantation
As he prepares to celebrate Juneteenth at The Hermitage, Ben Jealous reflects on his family's ties to both enslaved people and enslavers, exploring the complicated legacy of freedom, memory, and American identity
Pregnant woman and son will return home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport, judge says
A federal judge ordered a Ghanaian woman and her 4-year-old son released from detention at Washington Dulles Airport after they were held for more than a week in a windowless room amid an immigration dispute.
Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure
A federal judge blocked plans to rename the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump and halted its temporary closure, ruling both actions likely violated federal law.
A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk
Sen. Ed Markey is demanding answers from TikTok and Oracle, arguing the app’s US ownership deal may still leave Americans vulnerable to Chinese influence.
Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’
A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” amid legal challenges over its constitutionality.
ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas
An ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan man through a Minneapolis home’s front door during a controversial immigration crackdown has been arrested in Texas and now faces multiple assault charges.
Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over statements tied to her lawsuits against President Donald Trump, though federal prosecutors in Chicago deny such a probe exists.
Winds of Political Change Push Across Texas in Every Area
Texas voters delivered a political earthquake from Houston to Fort Bend as longtime powerhouses fell, rising leaders made history, and a restless electorate signaled that the future of Texas politics is arriving faster than anyone expected.
Houston’s Pride In Business Celebration Names Francisco Sánchez, Jr. Co-Chair for Historic 10th Annual “Decade of Impact” Milestone
The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce will mark a decade of impact with its 2026 Pride In Business celebration in Houston, highlighting leadership, inclusion, and economic opportunity.
The Shackles Our Founders Warned Us About
A journey through one family’s history reveals that America’s founding contradictions and unfinished fight over freedom still shape the nation today.
Congressman Christian Menefee Joins Equality Caucus
Congressman Christian Menefee announced he has joined the Congressional Equality Caucus while campaigning in the ongoing Democratic runoff election against Congressman Al Green in Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
