DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map

A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall. 

Talarico urges Cornyn to back federal gas tax suspension as Trump 'voices' support

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. John Cornyn to support a federal gas tax suspension, highlighting growing political tensions as high fuel prices become a key issue in the race.

Trump predicts Supreme Court will strike down his birthright citizenship order

President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.

Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says

The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.

What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes

Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

Officials unsure if ICE will be present at World Cup games
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U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio reportedly told Miami World Cup officials that ICE agents will not be present at matches, but FOX 4 has had difficulty confirming that report. Casey Stegall has more.

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor

The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.

SCOTUS rules on redistricting | Battleground Texas
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Political analysts and commentators on Battleground Texas discuss the upcoming Republican primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, shifting polling data favoring Democrat James Talarico, and the potential electoral impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.

New Texas summer camp safety requirements challenged by state leaders

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows are urging health officials to waive redundant fiber optic internet requirements that have left hundreds of Texas summer camps in licensing limbo. The requirements are part of a new law passed by the Texas Legislature.

White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade

President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.

Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more

Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.

DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.