Trump administration escalates feud with federal judges
The Justice Department has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against nearly all federal judges in Minnesota, intensifying a growing clash between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary.
US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate
The US has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades, ending its anti-ISIS mission as Baghdad assumes greater responsibility for the country’s security.
Trump’s tariffs are back in court — again
Trump’s sweeping tariffs are back in court as judges weigh whether a 1970s trade law gives the president authority to impose duties on nearly everything the US imports.
RIP – Garnet F. Coleman He Was One of My First Friends
Before he became a Texas legislative giant, Garnet Coleman was Francis Page Jr.’s childhood friend—a Third Ward kid who shared bikes, music, wild adventures and a lifelong bond.
Roblox to pay Kansas AG's office $10M as part of online child safety settlement
Kansas and Roblox have reached a $10 million-plus settlement that strengthens child-safety protections, parental controls and online safeguards for young users.
Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to
The Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries without first giving them an opportunity to raise concerns about persecution or torture, while agreeing to hear the case in December.
Apple explains last year’s controversial decision to remove ICE tracking apps from app store
Apple says it removed ICE-tracking apps over agent-safety concerns, while Rep. Jamie Raskin questions whether the decision infringed on users’ First Amendment rights.
Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference
The Pentagon is mobilizing military cyber and intelligence capabilities to counter foreign interference threats ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports
The Senate has passed a sweeping college sports overhaul 77-22, setting up a House battle over NIL rules, athlete rights, transfers and NCAA power—with the Congressional Black Caucus opposing the bill.
Trump asks Supreme Court to suspend transgender medical care in federal prisons
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let federal prisons restrict gender-affirming medical care for transgender inmates, adding another major LGBTQ rights case to the court’s fast-moving docket.
Trump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration
Trump reignites a GOP rift with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, reposting attacks on the Florida congresswoman after she publicly broke with him over immigration enforcement.
Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal
The Trump administration is seeking to cancel $810 million in congressionally approved funding for refugees, immigrants, minority businesses and other programs, reigniting a fight over presidential power and congressional authority.
Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal
Iran says it is awaiting a definitive US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump calls the offer “unacceptable” and tensions across the region escalate.
A Texas woman is fighting to preserve land that was supposed to become a public park. Now it may be a data center instead
A Black family’s decades-old dream of a community park is now at the center of a legal fight over a planned Texas data center.
Ericka McCrutcheon Runs For Re-Election to HCAD Board
A low-profile Harris County race could have a big impact on property owners as three candidates compete for HCAD’s At-Large Place 3 seat.

