States defend congressional gerrymandering as `fair’
When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps”…
Improper commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants put federal funding at risk in states
New York is the eighth state found to routinely issue commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that are valid…
Federal crackdown targets commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants
The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has found problems in eight states so far…
Trump administration expands militarized zone at California border
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border…
Texas Senate race shows Democrats split on Trump in midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Dallas congresswoman opened her Senate campaign by telling voters that she “has gone toe…
Opponents of Trump-backed Missouri redistricting seek to force a vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling…
Florida governor labels major Muslim rights group a foreign terrorist organization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in…
Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate bid in Texas
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing a national profile…
Texans shut down Mahomes and beat Chiefs 20-10
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans never made their trip to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night…
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79
DALLAS (AP) — Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and…
Indiana, Georgia and Ohio State top final AP Top 25 before playoff
Indiana is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first…
Supreme Court backs Texas GOP’s congressional map for 2026 elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next…