Houston Fifth Ward Families Put Affordability on the Record as US Rep. Menefee Concludes National Listening Tour
Houston residents gathered in the Fifth Ward to share firsthand stories about rising living costs, helping shape national affordability policy through a community listening tour led by U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee.
Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
President Donald Trump is again urging Congress to end the twice-yearly clock changes, renewing his push for permanent Daylight Saving Time as the legislation awaits Senate action.
Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting
The Pentagon has sharply revised U.S. casualty figures from the Iran war, adding more than 140 wounded troops and restoring previously removed fatalities as lawmakers demand answers about data transparency.
Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington seeking to repair growing tensions with President Donald Trump as disagreements over Iran, regional security, and Middle East strategy test a once-close alliance.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Brings Youth Voices to the Table During Second Annual Advocacy Town Hall
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston brought together teens, elected officials and community leaders for its second annual Youth Advocacy Town Hall, where young people led discussions on food insecurity, homelessness, gun violence and substance abuse.
The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
Nearly a year after the U.S. launched deadly strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats, officials and experts are questioning whether the campaign has weakened cartels—or simply shifted trafficking routes while the drug trade continues.
Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
As the U.S. pauses its bombing campaign against Iran, new reporting reveals that top officials—including Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine—privately warned President Trump about depleted weapons stockpiles, civilian casualties and the risk of a …
Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed
A deadly clash involving Israeli settlers, Palestinian residents and Israeli soldiers has triggered a major Israeli military response, intensified international concern, and raised fears of further escalation across the occupied West Bank.
Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud
President Donald Trump reignited his long-running feud with LeBron James, questioning the NBA superstar after James announced his move to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Substance in Houston ICE shooting van was not drugs, district attorney’s office says testing confirms
Lab results show the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's work van was not drugs, raising new questions in the ongoing investigation into the fatal ICE shooting that sparked national scrutiny.
Rep. Menefee Brings the “Affordability Listening Tour” Home to Houston
Houston families will share their struggles with rising costs directly with U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee during the final stop of Way to Win's national Affordability Listening Tour.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day
Illinois has officially designated July 25 as Emmett Till Day, honoring the civil rights icon whose murder helped ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement.
“Ask the Archivist” Opens a New Door to Obama-Era History
The Obama Presidential Center is bringing history to life with “Ask the Archivist,” a new program that gives visitors direct access to the experts preserving President Barack Obama's presidential legacy.
Trump launches new tariff push targeting dozens of countries
The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on imports from dozens of trading partners, using a different legal authority after the Supreme Court blocked the president's earlier tariff strategy.
Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism
The Senate delayed votes on two key Trump health nominees as lawmakers sought assurances on vaccine policy, CDC independence and public health messaging.

