KWES - Politics

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Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration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Typically housed in highly controlled vaults at the National Archives, some major historical documents will be put on display for free at museums across the country.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.

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.”

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.

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.

Gov. Greg Abbott visits Andrews seeking re-election support

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:54:55 GMT

The governor, along with other state leaders, spoke to residents about Texas' biggest issues ahead of the March 3rd primary.

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.

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.”

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.

Gen Z navigate 2026 Midterm election ballot and political burnout

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:21:29 GMT

At The University of Texas Permian Basin, Gen Z is navigating the noise to figure out how one small vote can create a ripple effect.

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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:32:38 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.

US imposes sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' ahead planned nuclear talks

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:34:34 GMT

The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks.

'Not on my bingo card': Hegseth comments on being tasked with releasing files on UFOs

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:21:47 GMT

"Do you think aliens exist?" a reporter asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. "We'll see," he replied, smiling.

Casey Means faces Senate health committee in confirmation hearing for US surgeon general

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:41:58 GMT

“Our nation is angry, exhausted, and hurting from preventable diseases,” the 38-year-old said in Washington before the Senate health committee Wednesday.

FULL TRANSCRIPT: What President Trump said in the longest ever State of the Union address

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:54:01 GMT

President Donald Trump spoke for approximately one hour and 48 minutes, shattering his own record for the longest speech delivered to a joint session of Congress.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger rebuts Trump’s claims of a thriving nation, says costs remain high

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:57:25 GMT

Spanberger's message, that families are still struggling under Trump’s policies, is one Democrats plan to carry nationwide ahead of the midterm elections.

President Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:47:07 GMT

Trump tried at points to appeal to bipartisan patriotic sentiments, introducing a series of surprise guests that included U.S. military heroes.

How long is the State of the Union usually? How Trump's record-length speech compares

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:34:09 GMT

Heading into Tuesday's speech, former President Bill Clinton and President Trump held the top seven spots for the longest modern State of the Union addresses.

President Trump and Democrats spar during 'first duty' mention at State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:29:26 GMT

During the State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar was seen shouting at President Trump: "You have killed Americans."

President Trump's State of the Union speech breaks time record

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:15:50 GMT

Trump set a new record for the longest State of the Union speech in U.S. history.

Rep. Al Green escorted out of the State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:45:26 GMT

The Texas congressman was escorted out of Trump's State of the Union address by the House Sergeant at Arms.