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August 26

Towering dust storm sweeps across Phoenix

Phoenix hit by major dust storm Monday, leaving thousands without power and temporarily halting airport operations across the metro area.

August 26

Christian university breaks records despite Biden-era probes

The largest Christian university in the U.S. expects 8% enrollment growth as Federal Trade Commission unanimously drops lawsuit against Grand Canyon University.

August 26

Utah judge strikes down Republicans' congressional maps in gerrymandering case

Judge Dianna Gibson rules Utah legislature gerrymandered congressional districts to benefit Republicans, requiring new maps for 2026 midterm elections.

August 25

Venezuelan man wanted for Russian roulette torture attack captured by ICE agents in North Texas

Venezuelan man wanted for allegedly torturing woman in deadly Russian roulette game captured by ICE in Plano, Texas after fleeing to U.S. illegally in 2022.

August 25

Texas challenges Newsom’s gas car crackdown, warning California can’t dictate US auto market

A legal showdown between California, Congressional Republicans and the Trump admin escalates as Texas enters the mix to try and halt new California vehicle emissions standards.

August 25

Musk’s SpaceX Starship critical test launch scrapped over ground systems issue

SpaceX's 403-foot Starship rocket was set to launch on Sunday for its 10th test flight, but tech issues got in the way.

August 25

Zohran Mamdani campaign aficionado gets behind top 'Squad' member's re-election bid: report

Morris Katz, a top advisor for Zohran Mamdani and other Democratic campaigns, has reportedly helped create a new ad for the House's leading progressive lawmaker.

August 25

Mexican immigrant-turned-congresswoman blasts Dem claims Texas redistricting hurts Hispanic vote

Texas redistricting creates Hispanic-majority districts as border counties flip Republican, sparking debate over minority representation and voting rights.

August 25

FIRST ON FOX: Texas' Ken Paxton endorses candidate to succeed him as attorney general

Lone Star State Attorney General Paxton endorses Aaron Reitz to succeed him in the state post, backing Reitz not long after Rep. Chip Roy entered the race.

August 24

Vance rebuts NBC's Welker, says GOP map changes push back on decades of Democrat power grabs

Vice President JD Vance defended Texas Republicans on NBC for redistricting their states on Sunday as a response to “years" of Democratic gerrymandering.