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Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party www.texastribune.org/2025/12/17/t...
Texas Democrats fill up every state and federal race in 2026
Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategist said it amounts to a gimmick “if they don’t back it up with serious ...
www.texastribune.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party www.texastribune.org/2025/12/17/t...
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NEW: Texas DPS touts one of the largest drone programs in the country. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star in 2021, DPS has more than doubled its drone inventory.
Now, DPS has almost as many drones as the US Border Patrol.
www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-dr...
Now, DPS has almost as many drones as the US Border Patrol.
www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-dr...
Under Operation Lone Star, Texas State Police More than Doubled Their Drone Fleet
The Department of Public Safety has acquired an army of unmanned aerial vehicles—nearly as large as the U.S. Border Patrol's.
www.texasobserver.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
NEW: Texas DPS touts one of the largest drone programs in the country. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star in 2021, DPS has more than doubled its drone inventory.
Now, DPS has almost as many drones as the US Border Patrol.
www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-dr...
Now, DPS has almost as many drones as the US Border Patrol.
www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-dr...
apnews.com/article/jack... Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has told lawmakers in a closed-door interview his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” President Donald Trump criminally conspired to o...
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
apnews.com/article/jack... Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
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Coming tomorrow morning: In our new poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org, how low will Trump's approval go? Check first thing in the morning to find out: maristpoll.com/latest-polls
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Coming tomorrow morning: In our new poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org, how low will Trump's approval go? Check first thing in the morning to find out: maristpoll.com/latest-polls
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Bummed! Our latest poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org uncovers just how down many Americans are about the economy...and Trump's second term. Out now!
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Bummed! Our latest poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org uncovers just how down many Americans are about the economy...and Trump's second term. Out now!
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
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As 2025 nears a close, how are Americans feeling about Trump? In one metric, he's never been less popular.
Check out our new poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org out now:
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
Check out our new poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org out now:
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As 2025 nears a close, how are Americans feeling about Trump? In one metric, he's never been less popular.
Check out our new poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org out now:
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
Check out our new poll with @npr.org and @pbsnews.org out now:
maristpoll.com/latest-polls
apnews.com/article/jobs... US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
apnews.com/article/jobs... US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
apnews.com/article/brit... MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
The head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”
https://apnews.com/article/britain-mi6-uk-russia-putin-intelligence-security-c17d561018b4bb475f29d47836d389e1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share <br>Britain’s
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
apnews.com/article/brit... MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
He’s exposed fatal divisions in the “West” even as Russians still back his Ukraine invasion. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/11/p...
Putin Has Already Won
He’s exposed fatal divisions in the “West” even as Russians still back his Ukraine invasion.
foreignpolicy.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
He’s exposed fatal divisions in the “West” even as Russians still back his Ukraine invasion. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/11/p...
apnews.com/article/mali... and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control.
apnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
apnews.com/article/mali... and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
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Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025 📚🎄
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025
How regularly do you think about Serbia, Angola or the Pacific Islands? For many, the answer will be ‘not that often’. Ahead of the…
medium.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025 📚🎄
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
apnews.com/article/empl.... job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy.
apnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
apnews.com/article/empl.... job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
apnews.com/article/trum... approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China.
apnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
apnews.com/article/trum... approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Texas launches cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million investment www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/t...
Texas starts cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million buy
Lawmakers created a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year and dedicated $10 million to investing in cryptocurrency. Texas is home to the world’s largest concentration of crypto mines.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Texas launches cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million investment www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/t...
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met their Australian counterparts Monday in Washington for annual talks focused on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. ttps://to.pbs.org/4rLqmH7
WATCH: Rubio and Hegseth speak ahead of Indo-Pacific security discussion with Australian counterparts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met their Australian counterparts Monday in Washington for annual talks focused on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increa...
www.pbs.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met their Australian counterparts Monday in Washington for annual talks focused on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. ttps://to.pbs.org/4rLqmH7
The new U.S. National Security Strategy is a moral and strategic disaster. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/08/t...
The Only War the White House Is Ready for Is Culture War
The new U.S. National Security Strategy is a moral and strategic disaster.
foreignpolicy.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The new U.S. National Security Strategy is a moral and strategic disaster. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/08/t...
If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say www.texastribune.org/2025/12/05/t...
Texas outbreak could cause U.S. to no longer be measles-free
One study estimates that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.
www.texastribune.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say www.texastribune.org/2025/12/05/t...
apnews.com/article/trum... attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the authority of an acting U.S. attorney in Albany who is investigating her.
apnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
apnews.com/article/trum... attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
He’s an Unapologetic Fascist Who ‘Despises’ Democracy. He Still Wants You to Vote for Him. thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/02/j...
He’s an Unapologetic Fascist Who ‘Despises’ Democracy. He Still Wants You to Vote for Him.
He was once leader of the Proud Boys, has posted racist threats online, and sports a white nationalist tattoo.
thebarbedwire.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
He’s an Unapologetic Fascist Who ‘Despises’ Democracy. He Still Wants You to Vote for Him. thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/02/j...
By pardoning a Texas politician, Trump welcomes foreign kleptocrats | Opinion www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...
By pardoning a Texas politician, Trump welcomes foreign kleptocrats | Opinion
Trump's favor to Rep. Henry Cuellar signals authoritarian regimes that American politics is for sale.
www.houstonchronicle.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
By pardoning a Texas politician, Trump welcomes foreign kleptocrats | Opinion www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...
apnews.com/article/mala... robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago
Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago
Malaysia's transport ministry has announced that a private firm will resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month.
apnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
apnews.com/article/mala... robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago