A Texas Christian singer and worship minister born without arms from the Houston area became an inspiration for his performances, earning praise and even an invitation to perform the National Anthem at a 2022 Trump rally.

The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term. The post Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

A federal judge has thrown out MAGA Rep. Ronny Jackson’s lawsuit against Gavin Newsom that was aimed at blocking California’s redistricting push. The decision is a victory for the California governor’s effort to counter red states’ attempt to deliver more House GOP seats for President Donald Trump in the 2026 midterms.

Trump's announcement coincides with a $20 billion U.S.-backed bailout package aimed at helping Argentina avoid a deepening economic crisis. The move is intended to support President Javier Milei, a close ally of Trump's, but has drawn criticism from farmers and members of Trump's own political base .

The Trump administration's on-again, off-again tariffs are raising the cost of doing business for companies that depend on the port, potentially threatening millions of jobs that depend on its smooth operation.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called President Donald Trump's plan to deploy Texas National Guard troops to his state 'Trump's Invasion' in a social media post.