Texas
Democrats lead in key battleground states ahead of Senate midterms race - NYT poll
The survey shows that Texas is ready to flip Democrat. If accurate, that means that Texas is primed to elect a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly forty years.
US midterm elections 2026: Four key House races that could determine control of Congress
US midterm elections 2026: Five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress
Talarico blames Netanyahu, not Israeli people, for devastation in Gaza
Israeli team to compete in Texan 'Meat Up' with kosher Wagyu shawarma - with all the fixings
The Israeli team will also include chef Charlie Fadida and chef Yehuda Amar, a former contestant on Israel’s Master Chef who now lives in Miami, alongside grilling enthusiasts and meat lovers.
Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself
“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.
Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms
The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
ICE agent re-arrested after being charged with lying over Minnesota shooting
ICE agent Christian Castro was indicted on six counts of lying to investigators, according to a person familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice
Texas is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing markets for AI-related data center development, hosting OpenAI's flagship Stargate campus in Abilene, among other major projects.
Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights
Opponents of the law criticized it as too broad and said it was explicitly intended to target LGBT performers.
ICE agent in shooting case may go free as extradition request denied by judge
Minnesota authorities had argued in court that Castro, jailed in the Gulf Coast border city of Brownsville, Texas, since May 29, was a flight risk if he were released.
SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana
The company's second Starbase campus will eventually launch thousands of Starship flights a year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said.
Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas
The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.
Ted Cruz hails $3.2 billion in Israeli investment, 4,200 jobs created in Texas
"Now that investment is expanding into AI, cyber, defense, water, and agriculture," said Cruz. "Texas gets the jobs, the capital, and the technology. That’s a partnership worth growing."