12+ hour, 50+ min ago   (883+ words) In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall. But the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1475+ words) This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune June 4, 2026 A…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1153+ words) This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. by Gabby Birenbaum and Kayla Guo, The Texas…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (769+ words) The high court's conservative majority previously allowed the president's plan to move ahead, but they have not decided whether it is legal. Under Trump's executive order, the U.S. Postal Service could refuse to deliver ballots from states that do not follow…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (497+ words) The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington on behalf of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, alleges that DHS and the U.S. Justice Department are interfering with fair elections by using inaccurate federal databases in an attempt to buttress allegations…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (539+ words) Brownsville community members continue questioning how city leaders handled a recent deal with SpaceX. City commissioners on Saturday approved removing more than 444 acres from the city limits in a decision tied to SpaceX committing up to $220 million for water projects....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (401+ words) Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding lapse. They were determined not to bump up against that deadline during the campaign season following this past year's historic shutdowns. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (811+ words) This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. by Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune August 31, 2026 McALLEN…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (250+ words) A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order that prevents border wall construction at a wildlife refuge in Alamo. U.S. Magistrate Judge Juan Alanis extended the TRO through Sept. 10, nearly a month after it was originally filed. The temporary restraining order…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (356+ words) The November election is less than 70 days away and the House Speaker visited the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday. House Speaker Mike Johnson came to support the Republican candidate running against Vicente Gonzalez, and held a closed door meeting with…...