AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer when exceptions can be made to save the life of the patient. Republican state. Sen. Bryan Hughes, who authored the bill, helped pioneer the state’s so-called “heartbeat act.” He says the…… MORE
Senate Approves Funding Bill Hours Before Shutdown Deadline, Sending To Trump For Signature
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46. Democrats were frustrated that Republicans went ahead with a measure they said included little…… MORE
Federal Judge Considers Blocking DOGE From Accessing Social Security Data Of Millions Of Americans
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems that hold sensitive data on millions of Americans. A group of labor unions and retirees has sued the Trump administration and asked the court to issue an emergency order limiting DOGE…… MORE
Hamas Says It Will Release A US-Israeli Hostage And 4 Bodies, But Israel Expresses Immediate Doubt
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who had died in captivity. The militant group didn’t immediately specify Friday when the release of soldier Edan Alexander and the four bodies would occur or what it expected to…… MORE
Space X Launches A New Crew To The Space Station To Replace NASA’s Stuck Astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station. SpaceX launched the new crew from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Friday night. The four astronauts should reach the space station the next day. That will pave the way for next week’s return of…… MORE
Some Student Loan Repayment Plans Have Been Suspended. Here’s What Borrowers Should Know
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era programs, the Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans. The removal of application materials also has caused confusion…… MORE
In Michigan, Vance Says US Manufacturing Can Rebound Despite Tariff Jitters And Falling Markets
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance has toured a Michigan plastics manufacturing facility while promoting a promised Trump administration industrial renaissance nationwide even as jitters about rising tariffs and steep drops in consumer confidence and financial markets point to the opposite. Vance was in Bay City, known in the 1800s for thriving…… MORE
Gold Rises To New Heights As Anxiety Grips Markets
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to another record high. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce mark for the first time this week, per FactSet. And the cost of New York spot isn’t far behind — closing at about $2,988 Thursday. Interest in buying gold…… MORE
Another Arrest Made In Vandalism At Colorado Tesla Dealership
DENVER (AP) — Authorities say second person suspected of using an “incendiary device” following a string of vandalism at a Colorado Tesla dealership has been arrested. Police in Loveland, Colorado, said Friday that a 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with the incident in Loveland on March 7. Police didn’t release a possible motive.…… MORE
Massive Flight Cancellations at North Texas Airports; High Wind and Fire Warnings in Effect
DALLAS — Hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Friday because of strong winds. Strong wind gusts of up to 50-60 mph are in the forecast for North Texas Friday, bringing heightened fire risks and prompting a WFAA Weather Alert Day. As of around noon Friday, hundreds…… MORE
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