Texans have raised concerns about new data centers moving into their neighborhoods, citing worries over water scarcity and electricity demand. After Democrats were elected into a majority of state leadership positions, they now face questions about how to reel in the industry.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
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Passengers stuck on airplanes on tarmacs across the country during the FAA ground stop on Friday share their stories.
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Some Republican state officials are reviving a bid for mail-in voting restrictions for the 2028 election by appealing a court order blocking the Postal Service from carrying out a revised ballot rule.
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The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Tom Lintner, the former head of air traffic investigations with FAA and air traffic controller, who has a view of Dulles.
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Rep. Senfronia Thompson, or "Ms. T," says a majority of House members have pledged to support her.
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Texas' governor-elect has pledged to replace the state's top public education official when she takes office in January. Here's why.
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A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state's bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate.
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James Talarico wins Texas' U.S. Senate race, while Gov. Greg Abbott concedes to Gina Hinojosa. Here's where other statewide races stand.
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Writing laws to restrict DEI on campuses was just the start. Now as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton wants to push the limits on what professors teach.
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The investigation continues into the shootings that left four dead and at least 15 wounded.







