Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Legislation That Could Have Protected Residents From Deadly Floods

Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. The most consequential measures could have saved lives by prohibiting youth camps and new construction in areas at high risk for flooding.

Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlements

Past real-estate expos that included illegal Israeli settlements have come under scrutiny for discrimination — and led to violent confrontations.

Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they’re wavering.

Utility bills are rising. So why are politicians from both parties targeting measures that have saved Americans trillions of dollars?

She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.

A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race.

The uncertain future of the UN’s leading voice on Indigenous rights

The U. N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is facing questions about its effectiveness amidst a broader U. N. budget crisis.

Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth

A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.

Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressure

War Secretary Pete Hegseth insists “the ceasefire is not over, ” despite renewed combat between U. S. and Iranian forces.

‘Keystone Light’: These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline

The Trump administration is rushing to approve a 650-mile pipeline to bring oil from Canada’s tar sands into the U. S.