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Texas Governor, Senate Hopeful Clash Over Gun Reform After Austin Shooting

Greg Abbott and James Talarico trade sharp words on social media following deadly West Sixth Street attack

Texas Approves Hundreds of Corrections to Bible-Based Public School Curriculum

The updates range from fixing factual errors to replacing copyrighted images in the 'Bluebonnet' textbook.

Argentina Lawmakers Approve Labor Reform Pushed by Milei

The bill now heads back to the Senate for further consideration.

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Law Banning Sexualized Drag Shows for Minors

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the law can go into effect after being under a permanent injunction for two years.

Bill and Hillary Clinton Gear Up for Another Fight in Washington

The veteran political power couple faces new scrutiny as they navigate the latest controversy.

Texas to Correct Over 4,200 Errors in Controversial Bluebonnet Curriculum

State board approves fixes, but members raise concerns over taxpayer costs and review process

Report Shows Uneven Protections for Trafficking Victims Across U.S.

Allies Against Slavery data reveals rising exploitation as online ads and illicit massage businesses surge nationwide

UT Regents Limit Discussions of 'Controversial' Topics at Colleges

Critics say the new policy is vague and threatens academic freedom

New Bill Seeks Refunds for Consumers Hit by Trump Tariffs

The Payback Act would direct the Treasury Department to compensate Americans for higher costs caused by the former president's tariffs.

Mexico Congress Approves Gradual Reduction in Work Week

New law will reduce standard work week from 48 to 40 hours over time

Bryan ISD Opts Out of Adopting Texas Senate Bill 11

School district joins others in Brazos Valley in rejecting bill that would allow prayer time in public schools

Plainview ISD Keeps Prayer Policy Unchanged

School board votes 6-0 against adopting new policy allowing prayer and religious text reading in schools.

Victim Narratives Boost Support for Eponymous Laws

Research shows emotional appeal can overshadow evidence-based policymaking

States Sue Trump Admin Over Plans to Cut Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Programs

Lawsuit alleges administration is unlawfully trying to defund critical, congressionally-approved initiatives.

San Antonio Schools Reject Texas Prayer Law: SB 11 Vote Updates

Most districts opt against adopting daily prayer period despite new state law allowing it

North Texas School Districts Reject SB 11 Prayer Policy

Grand Prairie, Irving, and Cleburne ISDs vote down measure as March 1 deadline approaches

Magnolia ISD approves daily prayer period under new Texas law

District becomes one of the first in Houston area to adopt school-sponsored prayer

University of Texas Regents to Vote on 'Controversial Topics' Standards

Faculty group says proposed policy would amount to 'censorship' of classroom discussions

Coalition Sues to Overturn Trump's Rollback of Emissions Regulations

Legal challenge aims to block administration's move to rescind 'Endangerment Finding' on greenhouse gases

Meta Invests $65M to Influence State AI Legislation

The tech giant aims to shape regulations and protect its AI development ambitions.

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