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The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage
The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a...
As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status
If a major hurricane approaches Central Florida this season, Maria knows it's dangerous to stay inside her wooden, trailer-like home. In past storms, she...
Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likens it to an ‘ocean of awfulness’
Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of awfulness.”The actor spoke on the podcast...
A flight delay, a jazz band and a viral moment: How Dave Koz and fellow musicians lifted spirits
Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam...
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan while some visitors face potential prosecution for alleged violations...
DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it
WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern border with Mexico is going to be...
Trump moves to use the levers of presidential power to help his party in the 2026 midterms
President Donald Trump has made clear in recent weeks that he’s willing to use the vast powers of his office to prevent his party...
A Texas Democrat sleeps at the Capitol to protest GOP actions in Texas redistricting fight
AUSTIN, Texas – Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier refused to come to the state Capitol for two weeks. Now she won’t leave.Collier was...
Trump’s federal law-enforcement crackdown ripples through DC neighborhoods
WASHINGTON – The main drag in Washington's Columbia Heights neighborhood is typically crammed with people peddling pupusas, fresh fruit, souvenirs and clothing. On Tuesday,...
The Latest: Trump planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming security guarantees
President Donald Trump said he’s begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia’s...