Texas Democrats on Thursday laid into Republicans for racing to create more winnable U.S. House seats before the 2026 elections in the first public hearing by lawmakers as they undertake a rare summer redrawing of the congressional maps at the urging of President Donald Trump.

House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee chair Kiggans led a hearing on improper VA incentive payments, with recruitment payments rising 237% between 2020 and 2023.

President Trump wants Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s House maps to nab as many as five seats now held by Democrats. But no new maps have been publicly proposed yet.

Three suspects accused of running a horrific child sex-trafficking ring in Alabama — where at least 10 kids were allegedly held captive and tortured in a bunker for years — shielded their faces as they faced court for the first time.

A U.S. judge has rescheduled a hearing on the Justice Department and Boeing's request to approve an agreement that allows the planemaker to avoid prosecution on a charge stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed hundreds people.

A protest was held against Waymo outside Boston's City Hall as lawmakers consider the impacts of driverless cars on city streets.

The hearing for the White House’s pick to replace Federal Labor Relations Authority Chairwoman Susan Tsui Grundmann, who is still challenging her ouster, was similarly postponed.

About 3.6 million hoses have been recalled due to an exploding risk that can temporarily impair hearing. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses on Thursday. The hoses were manufactured in Cambodia, China and Vietnam and imported by Ohio-based Winston Products.

Akron residents can share opinions about the new nonprofit health foundation being created from Summa's sale to General Catalyst.

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.

A confirmation hearing for Paul Ingrassia, tapped for a key watchdog post in the Trump administration, has been postponed as Senate Republicans question his experience and history of incendiary remarks.