SHERMAN, Texas – Two New York women have been sentenced to federal prison for an illegal counterfeit passport operation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ciera Julieth Blas, 32, of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty to fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other documents and was sentenced to…

By Patrick T. Hiller The U.S. government, under President Trump, has been bombing Iran since June 2025, bypassing Congress and the checks meant to restrain any president. In the latest wave of strikes, launched February 28 without a vote in Congress, a school was hit. At least 175 people were killed, mostly children. As if any further…

By Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio April 7, 2026 LISTEN: AI scribes are changing medical care. Here’s what to know if the technology shows up at your next doctor’s appointment. Family physician Eric Boose has been using an artificial intelligence tool to get back to what…

By Katheryn Houghton April 7, 2026 LAME DEER, Mont. — Misty Pipe had about an hour before her shift began at the post office. She used that time to check in on a new mom who lives a few miles outside this town at the heart of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. A mom of…

The hypothetical scenario of a direct attack on Saudi Aramco facilities amidst a broader regional conflict would have immediate, severe consequences for the global economy and energy security. As of April 2026, the region is already experiencing extreme tension. The following analysis outlines the likely effects based on current market vulnerabilities and strategic logistics. ###…

By María Méndez and Apurva Mahajan, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2026 Candidates in more than 30 state and federal races are expected to face off again in the May 26 runoff after failing to secure more than half of the votes cast in the March Republican and Democratic primaries. This includes Attorney General Ken…

By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune April 6, 2026 In 2012, Houston-area restaurateur Brad Bailey traveled to Tampa for the Republican National Convention to convince delegates to support a legal pathway for foreign labor — and to soften the immigration rhetoric. Now, Bailey is likely headed to the Texas House in a campaign supporting the…

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune April 7, 2026 Even without a presidential election, 2026 is a decisive election year for Texans with a nationally-watched U.S. Senate race and more than 18 statewide elected positions on the ballot. And Texans showed up with record turnout for the March primaries. Now, as we head toward the…

By The Waco Bridge, The Texas Tribune April 7, 2026 WACO — They lined up Sunday under giant pecan trees to wade into the muddy waters of the Middle Bosque River for a moment of redemption. Before submerging, the 12 men and women testified how Jesus Christ changed their lives. Most of them came to…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune April 7, 2026 On March 4, the day after the Texas Senate Republican primary, President Donald Trump was resolute — he would be endorsing “soon” in the runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and he wanted the contest to end quickly. More than a month…