Tag: politics
Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank’s renovation costs
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump rattled off a number to shame Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters...
The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight
WASHINGTON – The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the U.S. House in 2026 — and Democrats are...
Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics
WASHINGTON – One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later...
3 Supreme Court justices just said they’re fine with race discrimination in elections
Last month, two Republican federal appeals court judges effectively abolished the law banning race discrimination in elections in seven states. On Thursday, the Supreme...
Hulk Hogan’s sex tape lawsuit had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy
Famous for his fearless bravado as a pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan won one of his most notable victories in a Florida courtroom by emphasizing...
Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of...
Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards
WASHINGTON – A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S. government,...
Tariffs haven’t raised prices significantly yet. That’s about to change.
Initial predictions about runaway inflation and empty shelves after President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariffs in April have yet to materialize.Some in the...
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university in crisis. It also delivers a crucial win...
A ‘long way to go’: Texas lawmakers meet to tackle flood relief, prep for future natural disasters | Houston Public Media
Updated July 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM CT
It's been less than three weeks since Texas' devastating July 4 floods which led to more than...