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Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, in a case that could potentially affect hundreds of … more

By Jonathan Shorman, Stateline | 3/26/26

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs on foreign goods.

Texans shouldn’t expect Supreme Court ruling against tariffs to bring prices down soon, economists say

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, but experts said Texans should not expect prices to drop in the short term as questions … more

Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune | 2/26/26

Microchips are shown on a production line at Advanced Semiconductor Foundry.

Austin judge gives time-served sentence in Russia export case

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin federal judge sentenced Bulgarian national Milan Dimitrov to time served after he pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act … more

2/26/26

Texas officials have reported more than 111,000 applications received for its new school choice program. Applications opened on Feb. 4.

School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost

States are scrambling to meet rising demand for newly expanded school choice initiatives, pouring more money into the programs as waiting lists — and budget concerns — grow. A further boost … more

Robbie Seqeira, Stateline | 2/26/26

An AI-generated illustration symbolizing concerns over the rapid use of artificial intelligence in drafting government regulations, where speed can outweigh accuracy and quality.

Government by AI? Trump administration official plans to "flood the zone" with AI-generated policy

The Trump administration is planning to use artificial intelligence to write federal transportation regulations, according to U.S. Department of Transportation records and interviews with six agency … more

By Jesse Coburn, ProPublica | 1/29/26

Imelda Avila-Thomas, a furloughed federal worker and president of the local American Federation of Government Employees, reviews the food she received from a food distribution for federal workers at the San Antonio Food Bank on Saturday, Oct. 25 in San Antonio.

Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown

WASHINGTON — Since the federal government shutdown began this month, San Antonio resident Imelda Avila-Thomas has canceled her daughter’s tutoring and removed her from after-school care. … more

Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune | 10/30/25

Emergency Alert System Test Set for Oct. 2

Williamson County emergency officials will participate in a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The test, coordinated by the Federal … more

Staff Reports | 10/2/25

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows wears a protective mask as he departs the Senate Republican policy luncheon in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Oct. 21, 2020, in Washington, D.C. The Jan. 6 committee will vote Monday on whether to recommend that Meadows be held in contempt of Congress. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images/TNS)

Ex-Trump aide Meadows faces contempt citation next week

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will vote Monday night to recommend holding former President Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, Mark … more

Billy House, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 12/13/01

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