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Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

Trump’s 401(k) housing pitch collapses into reality check as economists say supply is the real crisis

California's million-home shortage shows how strict zoning laws and environmental reviews drive housing prices to twice the national median, experts say.

Walz orders Capitol weapons screening

Gov. Tim Walz temporarily imposed new security screening measures at the Minnesota Capitol while lawmakers consider consultant recommendations.

Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs

While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.

Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump

Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal

President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year.

Minnesota House could be knotted after elections

The Minnesota House could be politically split down the middle again after special elections in a pair of races Tuesday that favor Democrats. Voting locations in both Twin Cities-area elections open at 7 a.m. and people in line by 8 p.m. can cast ballots.

Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse's Minneapolis shooting

President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections despite fallout over his administration's immigration crackdown.

Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment, enters Florida Senate race

A key figure in President Donald Trump's first impeachment is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.

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White House not budging on Democrats' demands as DHS funding mutiny threatens government shutdown

The White House rejected Democrats' demands to strip DHS funding from a spending bill as the government shutdown threat looms with a Friday deadline.

Trump's immigration crackdown in the spotlight ahead of midterms as fatal MN shootings ignite backlash

Trump's immigration crackdown faces growing backlash after fatal Minneapolis shootings spark heated debate, putting Republicans in difficult position.

Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ access to Oregon voter rolls

A federal judge in Oregon blocked the Trump administration's request for access to the state's unredacted voter rolls on Monday.

Fetterman urges Minneapolis ICE op to stand down as city spirals to ‘ungovernable and dangerous’ levels

Senator John Fetterman supports federal immigration enforcement while his wife Gisele Fetterman criticizes Trump policies following Alex Pretti shooting death.

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal

President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year.

Kathy Hochul blasted for knocking ICE as DHS offered federal help during NY blizzard

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism after rejecting federal blizzard assistance, instead demanding ICE back off from immigration enforcement.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to why there may be a partial government shutdown Saturday

Democrats oppose DHS funding after federal agent-involved killing, risking partial government shutdown as Congress struggles with massive $1.2 trillion spending package.

The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress

The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda.

Thune steamrolls Dems' DHS revolt as Fetterman defects, Schumer under pressure

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus want the DHS funding bill stripped from the broader package, teeing up a partial government shutdown in the process.

Some Republicans call for investigation after shooting

A handful of Republicans called for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, an early sign that the accounting of events by President Donald Trump's administration may face bipartisan scrutiny.

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Low test scores on one campus can trigger a state takeover in Texas, affecting Black, Hispanic and low-income students most

The demographic makeup of the “trigger” schools raises questions about whether Texas' accountability system fairly considers historic inequities tied to race and poverty.

Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

Trump’s 401(k) housing pitch collapses into reality check as economists say supply is the real crisis

California's million-home shortage shows how strict zoning laws and environmental reviews drive housing prices to twice the national median, experts say.

Walz orders Capitol weapons screening

Gov. Tim Walz temporarily imposed new security screening measures at the Minnesota Capitol while lawmakers consider consultant recommendations.

Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs

While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.

Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump

Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal

President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year.

Minnesota House could be knotted after elections

The Minnesota House could be politically split down the middle again after special elections in a pair of races Tuesday that favor Democrats. Voting locations in both Twin Cities-area elections open at 7 a.m. and people in line by 8 p.m. can cast ballots.

Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse's Minneapolis shooting

President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections despite fallout over his administration's immigration crackdown.