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Congress debates an Iran conflict that is already underway

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:50:59 GMT

The U.S. Congress is about to launch a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances.

US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:10:22 GMT

Past military conflicts in the Middle East have not caused long-term drops for markets, but rising oil prices could have significant effects for a long time.

71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:22:08 GMT

Typically housed in highly controlled vaults at the National Archives, some major historical documents will be put on display for free at museums across the country.

Strait of Hormuz: Oil and gas costs could rise if trade route is disrupted by conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:49:24 GMT

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Any disruption could quickly impact oil markets.

Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US Army service members in a White House ceremony

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:42 GMT

President Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House.

Why did the US strike Iran? Pentagon lays out military's 4 goals in the conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:18 GMT

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted that the U.S. strikes were not going to be another "endless war" like the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq from 2003 to 2011.

US agencies prepare for potential threats of domestic terrorism following strikes on Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:09 GMT

FBI Director Kash Patel said he placed the agency's counterterrorism and intelligence teams on "high alert" against any potential threats.

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state for final public farewell

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:34:02 GMT

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is returning to South Carolina for a final public farewell.

Pentagon says additional service member deaths are expected during Iran operations

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:22:26 GMT

Four American service members and at least 550 Iranians were killed following the U.S. and Israel's strikes against Iran on Saturday.

'47 years of waiting. It’s beyond words': Dozens of Iranian Americans celebrate in Portland streets after U.S. strikes kill Ayatollah

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:14:07 GMT

A celebration broke out in Downtown Portland as Iranian Americans waved flags and danced in the streets following news of U.S. strikes on Iran.

'Happiest day of my life': Iranians in St. Louis say US missile attacks represent freedom

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:57:39 GMT

As missile strikes rock Iran, native Arian Madani finds hope amid the chaos, viewing the attacks as an end to a 47-year regime.

Lawmakers react to the mass shooting on 6th Street in Austin

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:47:51 GMT

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

'We don’t call it a war' | Bexar County leader, Iranian family react as U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:56:02 GMT

“War is an ugly thing right, and we would rather not be at war, but this is needed.”

Iran’s supreme leader killed in major strike by US and Israel

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:17:28 GMT

Iranian state media confirmed his death hours after Israeli officials and Trump did.

'Operation Epic Fury': What to know about the US-Israel attacks on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:29:25 GMT

The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran that President Donald Trump says aim to crush Iran’s military and stop production of a nuclear weapon.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:23:31 GMT

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are shutting down airspace and throwing global flight schedules into disarray.

White House says 'Gang of Eight' was briefed prior to the US-Israeli strike on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:05:16 GMT

President Donald Trump called the strike a massive operation to destroy Iran's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon.

Unusual alliances form as Supreme Court takes up case on cannabis users and gun ownership

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:55:12 GMT

Should marijuana users be able to own guns? That's what's at issue in a case being argued before the Supreme Court on Monday.

Read Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's full statement on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:19:27 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a recorded message detailing the “much more powerful” operation the country has launched alongside the U.S.

Russia condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iran and warns of regional catastrophe

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:03:30 GMT

In a Telegram post on Saturday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the strikes pre-planned and unprovoked aggression against a U.N. member state.

Daylight saving time starts soon: Here's which states want to make it permanent

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:49:53 GMT

Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.

WATCH: President Trump’s statement on Iran in full

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:17:46 GMT

President Donald Trump posted an eight-minute video on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

Family of San Antonio man killed by ICE agent seeks release of evidence after no indictment

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:25:32 GMT

Nearly a year after the March 15 shooting in South Padre Island, many details surrounding Ruben Ray Martinez's death remain unclear.

Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:48:37 GMT

The government said the detained suspects revealed new details and stressed it immediately contacted the U.S. Coast Guard.

Trump visits Corpus Christi for rally, declines to endorse Cornyn, Paxton or Hunt in U.S. Senate primary race

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:12:46 GMT

The administration also authorized a 12% expansion in liquefied natural gas exports at the Corpus Christi terminal.

Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:33:21 GMT

Hegseth said in a video posted on X that Scouting America will require its members to use their “biological sex at birth and not gender identity.”

Council Member says Dallas Stars have letter of intent from City of Plano; have not signed it

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:34:33 GMT

Chad West also discusses the future of Dallas City Hall, which needs more than $1 billion to modernize.

Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:45:57 GMT

Tensions have been high between the neighbors for months, with border clashes in October killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants.

Family mourns key eyewitness in ICE shooting as grand jury declines to indict agent

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:10:56 GMT

His death comes nearly a year after he was in the passenger seat of a car driven by Ruben Ray Martinez on March 15, 2025, in South Padre Island.

Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:50:05 GMT

The FAA shut down the El Paso airport and the surrounding area about two weeks ago after another use of an anti-drone laser.

The last time a San Antonio mayor faced a censure vote was 1970. Here's what happened.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:23:34 GMT

Walter McAllister, who served as San Antonio mayor until 1971, faced a censure vote over criticism stemming from a national TV interview.

Record early voting turnout in Bexar County mirrors statewide surge across Texas

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:08:18 GMT

Key congressional races and the battle for Bexar County judge are prominent motivators driving people to the polls, according to the Bexar County Democratic chair.

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:19:05 GMT

Cuba’s government said the majority of the 10 people on the boat “have a known history of criminal and violent activity.”

MAP: Where you can cast a ballot in Bexar County as early voting for the the Texas primaries wraps up

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:50:06 GMT

Voters in Bexar County will decide this fall's general election candidates for Bexar County judge and district attorney, the latter of which is an open race.

Watch March 3 primary election coverage on KENS 5+

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:50:41 GMT

Get the latest election results streaming live throughout the night on your streaming device.

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:41:14 GMT

The closed-door depositions come after months of tense back-and-forth between the Clintons and House Republicans.

Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify in House investigation into Epstein

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:27:01 GMT

The former president and secretary of state are set to testify on Thursday and Friday.

'I am not going to resign' | Congressman Gonzales remains in the race; UTSA professor says scandal may reshape primary

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:08:45 GMT

Expert says GOP leadership’s silence reflects narrow House majority, while primary challengers gain ground.

Early vote turnout in Texas outpacing past elections, fueled by Democratic primary voters

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:43:37 GMT

More Texans have voted early so far in the 2026 midterm election than the same period in the last two presidential elections, years that usually see higher turnout.