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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis speaks during a news conference at Austin City Hall, Sept. 20, 2026, after a federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, Texas (Sara Diggins/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

September 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene.

James Talarico, a Texas Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during an event at the University of Houston on March 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Jimmy Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won’t air on TV under pressure from the FCC

September 10, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said the agency that regulates television “threatened” the show and that an interview with James Talarico will not air on television but on YouTube.

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races

August 20, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole.

An aerial views shows flooding on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Ozona, Texas. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

July 17, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

First responders in storm-battered Texas again rushed to save people trapped in high waters Friday, as more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two...

Members of the Boerne Fire Dept. prepare to perform a water rescue on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

July 16, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

July 7, 2026 at 8:09 p.m.

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday pulled support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to...

FILE – Tucker Carlson attends a meeting with President Donald Trump and oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he’ll no longer support the Republican Party

June 22, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections.

FILE – Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a faith town hall with Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Oct. 23, 2024, in Zebulon, Ga. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries.

June 17, 2026 at 7:55 a.m.

An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it's not foolproof, especially when there's a lot of money involved.

President Donald Trump looks out the window of his limousine at the construction in Lafayette Park as he departs the White House, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump set to headline ‘Great American State Fair’ after artists drop out over ties

May 30, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

An upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, “The Great American State Fair,” recently had several musical guests back out because of the event’s connections to President Donald Trump.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, listens to State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, during a campaign event in Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn

May 26, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn in the latest contest where President Trump sought to defeat an...

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