The Austin Fire Chief insists his department is doing everything it can to respond to deadly flooding in Kerr County after firefighters accused him of actions that delayed deployment of specialized search and rescue crews.
President Trump on Tuesday insisted there would be "no extensions" on tariffs set to go into effect on dozens of countries on Aug. 1, despite saying a day earlier that the deadline was "not 100 percent firm." "As per letters sent to various countries yesterday, in addition to letters that will be sent today, tomorrow,...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is asking for an art-selecting assist, calling on her social media followers to help choose a Western-themed portrait of her that will be on display in South Dakota's state Capitol building. "Which one do you like for the official Governor’s portrait to hang in the South Dakota State Capitol?" Noem asked her...
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump last week has been criticized for breaking numerous rules and promising tax cuts for the wealthy while cutting health and food programs.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning — a day after Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House. Johnson, who has been an avid backer of Israel, came out against a bipartisan war powers resolution that would prevent the U.S. from...
The Defense Department is expected to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine, a reversal from the Trump administration's decision last week to halt shipments of some missiles and munitions to Kyiv. The update comes after President Trump, while meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the U.S. must send more weapons to Ukraine so...
The administration’s assault on innovation extends beyond funding cuts — it is also actively chasing away the talent that drives technological progress.
While Republicans are largely dismissing billionaire Elon Musk’s pledge to create an “America Party” for now, he could pose headaches for the GOP in the midterms if he sticks with building a new third party. There are big questions about the lasting influence of the billionaire’s latest whim, though — and plenty of skeptics of the America...
The death toll from the devastating floods in Texas surpassed 100 on Monday as officials in the state continue its search and rescue efforts. At least 104 people have died from the catastrophic flash floods that started last week in Texas's Hill Country. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office said Monday afternoon that rescuers have recovered...
