The president has left open the possibility of declaring a national security emergency ahead of the midterms. Here's what federal officials can — and can't — legally do.

Cartels are deploying advanced aircraft that can bypass electronic shields, prompting Mexico to build its own fleet of surveillance drones. This technological evolution risks undermining the government's costly counter-drone defense strategies.

Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.

The latest survey by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton by two percentage points among likely voters, just within the margin of error.

Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.

Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.

Thousands of demonstrations across the country encouraged voter participation ahead of the midterm elections. In San Antonio, activists displayed banners at major highway intersections urging residents to vote early.

The elections will feature beefed up staffing, stepped up security, and more high-tech equipment.