Obama Stumps for Texas Democrats in Austin

Obama Stumps for Texas Democrats in Austin

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise stop at an Austin taco shop Tuesday to support Texas Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa ahead of the 2026 elections.

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:25:11 EDT
Kash Patel: 'This FBI Is Targeting No Journalists'

Kash Patel: 'This FBI Is Targeting No Journalists'

At a Senate hearing Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is not investigating journalists.

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:13:02 EDT
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge Leaves Dems Over Antisemitism

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge Leaves Dems Over Antisemitism

A Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice announced this week he is leaving the Democrats, citing a rise in antisemitism.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:12:14 EDT
Sen. Capito Easily Wins West Virginia GOP Primary

Sen. Capito Easily Wins West Virginia GOP Primary

Incumbent Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., coasted to victory Tuesday night in West Virginia's Republican primary, securing the nomination for November's election.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:12:45 EDT
Report: Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis

Report: Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis

Waymo is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a software issue that could cause some autonomous vehicles to "drive onto a flooded roadway," according to documents posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:19:10 EDT
Princeton Ends 133-Year No-Proctor Exam Tradition Over AI Cheating Concerns

Princeton Ends 133-Year No-Proctor Exam Tradition Over AI Cheating Concerns

Princeton University is ending its 133-year tradition of unproctored exams, citing concerns that artificial intelligence has made cheating easier to hide.

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:48 EDT
Salem Radio Purchased by Christian Foundation

Salem Radio Purchased by Christian Foundation

Salem Media announced Tuesday it will be acquired by WaterStone in a deal that will take the Christian and conservative media company private.

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:45:29 EDT
DOJ: Tren de Aragua Crackdown Nets Over 25 Arrests

DOJ: Tren de Aragua Crackdown Nets Over 25 Arrests

A nationwide crackdown on the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua led to the arrests of more than two dozen people on charges including firearms and drug trafficking, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:59:38 EDT
DOJ Moves to Take Church Land for Border Barrier

DOJ Moves to Take Church Land for Border Barrier

The Trump administration is suing a Catholic diocese as it seeks to seize church land to help build part of its border wall, Axios reported.

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:22:37 EDT
DHS Touts Police Week Arrests of Violent Illegal Aliens

DHS Touts Police Week Arrests of Violent Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested five illegal aliens with convictions for violent crimes over the weekend, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:32:37 EDT
GOP Senators Seek Details on $1 Billion WH Security Request

GOP Senators Seek Details on $1 Billion WH Security Request

Republican senators left a meeting with the director of the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday saying they need more details on a $1 billion security plan for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump's new East Wing...

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:07:25 EDT
Meta Workers Protest Mouse-Tracking Software at Offices

Meta Workers Protest Mouse-Tracking Software at Offices

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their computers, according to photos of the pamphlets seen by Reuters.

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:10:28 EDT
Thune Backs Senate Shutdown Pay Freeze

Thune Backs Senate Shutdown Pay Freeze

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Tuesday he supports legislation that would block senators from receiving paychecks during government shutdowns, calling the proposal "good policy" and an "additional incentive" to avoid funding lapses.

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:42:04 EDT
Redistricting Push Fizzles in S.C. Senate, Wins in Missouri's Top Court

Redistricting Push Fizzles in S.C. Senate, Wins in Missouri's Top Court

President Donald Trump's push to redraw the nation's U.S. House districts received mixed results Tuesday as South Carolina senators defied his desires, but Missouri's top court upheld a new map that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the November midterm...

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:28 EDT
Proposed 'Golden Dome' Estimated to Cost $1.2 Trillion

Proposed 'Golden Dome' Estimated to Cost $1.2 Trillion

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space - pitched as a "Golden Dome for America" missile defense program - is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, a heftier sum than the...

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:52:37 EDT
Fla. Plans to Close 'Alligator Alcatraz.' NY Times Reports

Fla. Plans to Close 'Alligator Alcatraz.' NY Times Reports

Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a federal official and three people familiar with the facility's operations.According to the report, vendors were...

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:41:27 EDT
Nebraska 'Blue Dot' Race Tops Primary Night Watch

Nebraska 'Blue Dot' Race Tops Primary Night Watch

Voters in Nebraska and West Virginia headed to the polls Tuesday in two closely watched primary elections that could shape the fight for control of Congress in November.

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:19:45 EDT
Judge Grants Access to Tiger Woods' Prescription Records

Judge Grants Access to Tiger Woods' Prescription Records

A Florida judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors can obtain Tiger Woods' prescription drug records as part of the golfer's impaired driving case tied to a March rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island.

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:40:22 EDT
Altman Takes Stand in High-Stakes Trial With Musk

Altman Takes Stand in High-Stakes Trial With Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker.

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:32:04 EDT
Abrams Subpoenaed in Georgia Ethics Inquiry

Abrams Subpoenaed in Georgia Ethics Inquiry

Stacey Abrams must testify before a Georgia Senate committee investigating campaign finance violations involving the New Georgia Project, the voter advocacy group she founded in 2013, as Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Democrat's political network ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:01 EDT