10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1132+ words) Updated on: October 31, 2025 / 11:55 AM EDT / CBS News Washington — Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Republicans had proposed extending government funding at current levels until Nov. 21 to…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (476+ words) President Donald Trump defended his White House record, blasted Democrats’ ideas as dangerous and tried to energize his base Wednesday night at an unprecedented midterm gathering that seeks to mitigate tough election odds for Republicans. Trump promised attendees that he…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1399+ words) In 2005, Southeast Texas witnessed one of the worst-executed mass evacuations in American history. Have disaster response agencies learned their lesson? This article was originally published by Public Health Watch, a nonprofit investigative news organization. Find out more at publichealthwatch.org....

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1579+ words) Dallas hosted the 1984 Republican National Convention and a GOP midterm convention is about to start. The city — and the politics — have changed a lot. Republicans are gathering in Dallas to hear from an influential and polarizing national leader — and it’s not…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (47+ words) CBS News is a trusted source for the latest in politics, U.S. and world news. The network is home to award-winning broadcasts CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, 48 Hours and Face the Nation. Victims still missing after deadly…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (47+ words) CBS News is a trusted source for the latest in politics, U.S. and world news. The network is home to award-winning broadcasts CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, 48 Hours and Face the Nation. How high schools bring Broadway…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (836+ words) Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. magazine, in 1977. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan of Houston gave the conference’s keynote address. Abzug, wearing one of her famous hats, sat next to her. Delegates shopped for merch to take home. In protest of the National…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (636+ words) Data shows the number of Texas children on a waiting list for childcare payment assistance has spiked in recent years, and advocates worry the pressure on the system isn’t letting up. The number of Texas families waiting for financial assistance…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (329+ words) An extreme flood scenario is underway Wednesday morning in Southeast Texas with the remnants of Edouard. The storm, now a tropical depression, has dumped an estimated 15 to 22 inches of rain in spots, and some areas could experience rain totals of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (576+ words) Michael Espinoza stands under the awning of his shop, T&M Bait Shop, watching rain from Tropical Storm Edouard come down in High Island, Texas, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Credit: AP/Brett Coomer PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The former Tropical Storm Edouard…...