Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Iranian gunboats fire at trade ships after Trump extends ceasefire
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is technically still in effect, but it's not stopping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is technically still in effect, but it's not stopping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Poll reveals record low support for Congress
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Emails show WA's ‘millionaires tax’ aims to overturn historic ruling
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Uncovered emails create 'millionaires tax' controversy
Washington's recently-passed "millionaires tax" is facing new questions after un-redacted emails uncovered the steps lawmakers took to battle future legal challenges to the law, and how the Attorney General's office helped curate it.
Washington's recently-passed "millionaires tax" is facing new questions after un-redacted emails uncovered the steps lawmakers took to battle future legal challenges to the law, and how the Attorney General's office helped curate it.
Clock ticking on US, Iran ceasefire talks
The clock is ticking, but neither U.S. nor Iranian negotiators have arrived in Pakistan for what was supposed to be a second round of in-person talks.
The clock is ticking, but neither U.S. nor Iranian negotiators have arrived in Pakistan for what was supposed to be a second round of in-person talks.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns: What to know
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Canadian PM calls Canada’s economic ties with US a 'weakness' that must change
In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."
In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."
WA representative Larry Springer is retiring. Here's what we know
Kirkland residents will soon have new representation in the Washington legislature. Decades-long representative, Larry Springer, has now announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Kirkland residents will soon have new representation in the Washington legislature. Decades-long representative, Larry Springer, has now announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
Lawmakers clash over extension of surveillance program
Congress approved a short-term extension of a key surveillance program amid sharp debate over privacy and national security. Lawmakers remain divided on long-term reforms as the deadline approaches.
Congress approved a short-term extension of a key surveillance program amid sharp debate over privacy and national security. Lawmakers remain divided on long-term reforms as the deadline approaches.
Kamala Harris hints at presidential run: How she polls versus JD Vance, Tucker Carlson
While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.
While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.
Lawsuit on WA sheriff oversight law heads back to Olympia
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
Trump's "Triumphal Arch" project met with protests
President Trump announced plans to build a large "Triumphal Arch" in the center of Washington D.C. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, though protesting groups say it will ruin the look of the capital.
President Trump announced plans to build a large "Triumphal Arch" in the center of Washington D.C. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, though protesting groups say it will ruin the look of the capital.