Tom Hicks, former Liverpool owner, dies aged 79
Tom Hicks, the Texan billionaire who co-owned Liverpool FC and the Dallas Stars, has died at 79. Read about his turbulent Anfield tenure and US sports legacy.
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Trump pardons Democrat Cuellar, then criticises his loyalty
Donald Trump pardoned Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar on bribery charges, only to criticise him days later for not switching parties. Explore the fallout and Texas political map changes.
Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Map Redraw
The US Supreme Court has reinstated Texas's Republican-friendly congressional map, a major victory for Trump. Plus, Pentagon strikes, EU's Ukraine funding crisis, and a chess prodigy's record.
Abbott's CAIR terror label triggers legal fight in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's proclamation designating civil liberties group CAIR a terrorist organisation faces a federal lawsuit. Critics decry the move as unconstitutional and a dangerous escalation of Islamophobia.
Supreme Court Approves Texas Map, Aiding Trump's GOP
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use a Republican-friendly congressional map, a major win for Donald Trump's efforts to secure the House. Read the latest on this pivotal political battle.
Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Maps
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use redrawn congressional maps, a major victory for Republicans. The decision overturns a lower court's finding of racial gerrymandering.
Texas Law Lets Residents Sue Over Abortion Pills
A new Texas law allows citizens to sue anyone suspected of mailing abortion pills, directly challenging 'shield laws' in states like New York and Massachusetts. This escalation could set a landmark Supreme Court battle.
Texas Abortion Law and the Rise of Private Enforcement
A deep dive into Texas's novel abortion law, which empowers private citizens to sue anyone aiding an abortion after six weeks. Explore the legal mechanism and its profound consequences.
GOP Senator Opposes Redistricting After Trump's Slur
An Indiana state senator, father to a child with Down syndrome, vows to vote against partisan redistricting after Donald Trump used an ableist slur. His stand highlights the political consequences of language.
Alabama teen's voting map selected over professionals
An 18-year-old student's late-night dorm room project became Alabama's official voting map, beating professional cartographers in a landmark court decision that empowers citizen participation.
Judges allow Republican-drawn NC congressional map
A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.
Trump's Gerrymandering Push Meets Bipartisan Resistance
Donald Trump's campaign for mid-decade congressional redistricting faces unexpected resistance from Republican and Democratic state lawmakers, threatening his plan to secure a GOP House majority.
95-year-old bus driver sets world record in Texas
Raymond Hager, 95, becomes world's oldest bus driver in Wichita Falls. The inspiring driver says he has 'no desire to quit' and was honoured by the mayor. Read his remarkable story.
Church worker charged with impersonating ICE agent
A Texas church safety director, Donald Doolittle, 58, faces charges for allegedly posing as an ICE agent to extort $500 from a woman. Learn about the scam and official warnings.
Arch Manning's Triple Threat TDs Keep Texas Alive
Arch Manning delivers historic performance with rushing, passing and receiving touchdowns as Texas stays in College Football Playoff contention with crucial win over Kansas State.
Missouri voters challenge Republican gerrymandering
Grassroots campaign in Missouri gathers signatures to block controversial congressional redistricting that critics call partisan gerrymandering. Voters have until December to act.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Decision
US Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling that found Texas congressional map likely racially biased. Justice Alito's order preserves Republican-friendly districts pending full review.
US men indicted for alleged Haiti coup plot
Two Texas men face federal charges for allegedly plotting a violent coup on Haiti's Gonâve island, planning to use homeless people and commit atrocities. Read the shocking details.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
First US Ismaili Centre Opens in Houston
Discover the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, a serene architectural masterpiece by Farshid Moussavi for the city's 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community. Explore its unique design and cultural significance.
Judge's fiery dissent in Texas redistricting case
A US federal judge issued a scathing 104-page dissent, attacking a colleague's ruling on Texas's congressional map and repeatedly mentioning George Soros. The case now heads to the Supreme Court.
Judge rejects 'racially gerrymandered' Texas maps
A federal judge has blocked Texas's 2025 congressional maps, ruling them likely racially gerrymandered. Discover the legal battle and its impact on US politics.
Abbott designates Muslim groups as terrorist organisations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott escalates clash with Muslim communities by declaring CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood terrorist groups, defying federal authority. Read the full analysis.
Texas Trooper Stops South Carolina's Nyck Harbor
South Carolina football star Nyck Harbor was stopped by Texas police for speeding. Discover how the elite athlete handled the encounter and what happened next.
FEMA acting head resigns after Texas flooding crisis
Acting FEMA administrator David Richardson resigns following criticism over handling of deadly Texas floods that killed 130+. Discover the full story behind his abrupt departure.
Trooper sent home after Nyck Harbor stadium incident
A Texas state trooper was removed from duty after a confrontation with South Carolina player Nyck Harbor, drawing criticism from LeBron James. Discover the full story.
Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility
Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.
US Justice Dept Sues Over California Election Map
The US Justice Department has joined a lawsuit to block California's new electoral map, escalating a legal battle over redistricting that could impact control of the House in 2026.
Texas Border Town's Trump Support Wavers After One Year
A year after voting Republican for the first time in a century, residents of Eagle Pass express concerns about Trump's immigration crackdown tactics while acknowledging reduced border crossings.
Camp Mystic Flood Lawsuits: Families Seek Justice
Families file lawsuits against Camp Mystic after deadly Texas floods, alleging gross negligence and ignored flood risks in preventable tragedy that killed 28.
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