Lina Hidalgo’s ‘Penny Tax’ Proposal Faces More Backlash From Commissioners

The tax hike would go before voters in November if approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court.

House Democrats Bust Quorum, Flee to Illinois

While the Texas House was scheduled to gavel in later today and take up congressional redistricting, Democrats have reportedly fled to Illinois. Their action is designed to disrupt the legislative process by denying the chamber its constitutionally mandated quorum for conducting business.

Rome Fell. Will America?

The Roman Empire began as a model of Republican Government, but eventually descended into an autocracy. Is America headed for the same fate? Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, examines this question.

Federal Judges Keep Defying Supreme Court Orders Against Trump Admin

An increasing number of federal judges are stymieing the Trump administration's agenda, and in many cases, in direct defiance of Supreme Court decisions.

Blue States Suing To Block Trump Admin From Cracking Down On Child Mutilation

Blue states is suing the Trump administration in an attempt to block federal policies aimed at curbing transgender medical interventions for kids.

Supreme Court May Deal Democrats A Huge Blow To Ever Taking House Back

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to consider a major challenge that could reshape how voting maps are drawn.

Despite Union Objection, Houston ISD's Pay-For-Performance Model Can Proceed

The Houston Federation of Teachers filed suit against the district for awarding raises based on performance metrics, alleging it violated state law. Novel concept, pay good teachers more for their student's achievement.

Latinos Flocking To Trump Could Get Them 5 Seats In Redistricting

Texas Republicans are banking on the GOP's gains among Latino voters in recent elections, seeking to create four majority-Hispanic districts in the state.

Biden Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Terminating Deportation Protections For Thousands Of Migrants

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for tens of thousands of migrants from Central America and Asia.

Houston ISD Nearly Fully Staffed

Heading into the 2025-26 academic year, Houston Independent School District announced it has just 19 open teaching positions. As Joseph Trimmer reports, this marks a sharp decline from the 358 vacancies reported in late June.

Proposed Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats

House and Senate committees held public hearings on plans to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 primaries, and more are planned.

Pelosi Endorses Stock Trading Ban Moments After Trump Calls For Her To Be Investigated

Trump said that Nancy Pelosi should be investigated for insider trading, prompting her to say she backs a bill that would ban trading by government officials.

Why Fed Isn’t Lowering Rates To Help Americans Afford Homes

Multiple reporters questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a press conference over the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates level.

The Evidence Is Clear—Youth Gender Transitions Are a Medical Mistake

PragerU: Two outspoken physicians on the front lines of this debate. Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, founder of Do No Harm, and Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a board-certified plastic surgeon, challenge the medical establishment’s push for “gender-affirming care” in children.

Harris County Polling Signals Tight Races Ahead

A majority of Harris County residents believe the community is heading in the wrong direction, with deep concerns and partisan divides shaping pivotal local and congressional races

Two Houston-Area Planned Parenthood Clinics Announce Closure

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is closing two of its six Houston area clinics. Oversight of the other four will be transferred to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.