Abbott Says Violent Student Anti-ICE Protesters, Schools Backing Them Shouldn’t Be Above the Law

High school students protest against ICE outside the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 14, 2026. Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for violent student protesters demonstrating against immigration agents, and schools supporting them, to face legal consequences as the state investigates an Austin school district. ​“It’s about time

Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits UK Politics Following Epstein Email Scandal

Britain’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, speaks during a welcome reception for British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, at the ambassador’s residence in Washington, on Feb. 26, 2025. Carl Court/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Former United States Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned as a UK lawmaker amid a growing political scandal over allegations he

Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program

A Trump Gold Card is displayed in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in Washington on Sept. 19, 2025. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images A national university faculty group is suing to shut down President Donald Trump’s “Gold Card” visa, arguing that the new, expedited pathway to permanent residency

Pentagon Invites 25 Vendors to Compete to Build Up Arsenal of One-Way Attack Drones

Florida Army National Guardsmen launch a Teal 2 small unmanned aircraft system during training at Fort Hood, Texas, on Jan. 10, 2026. Pfc. Azavyon McFarland/U.S. Army via DVIDS The Pentagon has extended invitations to 25 different drone makers to compete in the first phase of its program to find and field cheap one-way attack drones.

Christian Menefee Sworn Into the House, Shrinking GOP Majority

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) (L) swears in Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Feb. 2, 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives has shrunk after Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) was sworn into the body on Feb. 2. Menefee won a special