May Runoff | Battleground Texas
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The latest episode of Battleground Texas features the Texas Trio analyzing the high-stakes May runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the potential impact of Republican infighting on down-ballot races, and shifting voter dynamics regarding Hispanic support and sanctuary city policies.

Lawmakers push to remove Trump's student loan forgiveness rule

Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program. 

Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules

A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop. 

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says 'separation of church and state' is not in Constitution

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who chairs the new Religious Liberty Commission (RLC), wants to "set the record straight" on the First Amendment, saying the Constitution does not mandate a separation between church and state. 

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.

DOJ report alleges Biden-era weaponization against pro-life Americans

The Justice Department released a report alleging the Biden administration misused the FACE Act to target anti-abortion activists.

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to retire amid pressure following personal scandal

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is retiring from office following a personal scandal, clearing the way for Republican Brandon Herrera to face Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in a competitive November election.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

U.S. military to block ships from Iranian ports
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Starting today, the US military says it will block some traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Here's how the blockade could have far-reaching effects.

White House keeping Kristi Noem's $70M luxury jet, report says

A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.

Judge rules Pentagon violated order to restore press access

A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.

Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man

Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.

Tribal colleges would 'close within a year' if Trump budget passes, leaders say

President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.