East Texas rep. files resolution demanding $11B in federal reimbursement for border costs
A House representative from East Texas has filed a resolution asking the federal government for $11 billion in border security cost reimbursement.
Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso among MLB’s top remaining free agents
The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a ...
US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Active duty military troops will begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, in what defense officials said is the first batch of the new forces being ...
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Son of man pardoned for Jan. 6 riot involvement says he’s terrified
The son of a man pardoned for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, riots says he's terrified. Read about what his mom is saying about the entire odeal.
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Gov. Abbott calls on Congress to pay back Texas for $11.1B spent on border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent letters on Thursday to U.S. congressional leaders requesting the federal government reimburse Texas for the $11.1 billion the state has spent on border security. In the ...
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Record snowfall soaking in sunshine to reopen roads, schools
Florida snowfall records shattered this week, with Pensacola receiving 8.9 inches, per the National Weather Service, easily topping the four inches that fell in 1954. As North Florida defrosts, ...
Trump pardons ‘peaceful’ pro-lifers imprisoned for protesting outside abortion clinics
The pardons, Trump said in the Oval Office, will go to 23 “peaceful protestors” who were prosecuted under the Biden administration.
Judge temporarily blocks order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship on Thursday, calling the order “blatantly unconstitutional.” ...
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.
Trump order ending federal DEI programs leaves agencies and stakeholders on uncertain ground
Agencies must also cancel any DEI-related training and end any related contracts, and federal workers are being asked to report to Trump’s Office of Personnel Management if they suspect any ...
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Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Neither of Texas’ two senators serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. But both Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced Rollins at Thursday’s hearing, calling her a “no-brainer.” Both have known ...