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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

FedEx joins growing list of companies suing federal government for tariff refunds after SCOTUS ruling

Last Monday, FedEx became the latest of at least 1,800 companies suing the federal government to recover financial losses it sustained due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

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Politics Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales refuses calls to resign over alleged affair with staffer By Richard Eberwein – 2/24/26

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is refusing several calls from his Republican colleagues to resign after a report revealed an alleged affair with a former staff member who committed suicide in September.

Elections Report: Texas Republican candidate Don Huffines owns Jeffrey Epstein’s Santa Fe ranch By Richard Eberwein – 2/17/26

A new report revealed that Donald Huffines, a Republican running in Texas’ Comptroller of Public Accounts race in 2026, is the owner of deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M.

Elections Jasmine Crockett joins Texas U.S. Senate race By Richard Eberwein – 12/09/25

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

Crime Trump pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar ahead of his bribery trial By Richard Eberwein – 12/03/25

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump issued full pardons for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife Imelda, who were indicted on federal bribery charges, conspiracy, and money laundering charges last year.

Immigration Local law enforcement in Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin expanding partnerships with ICE By Richard Eberwein – 11/17/25

Several states across the Heartland are seeing a rapid expansion of agreements where local law enforcement agencies are working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in exchange for cash.

Abortion Report shows connection between Texas abortion ban, crime increase By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 11/17/25

New research shows that restricted access to reproductive health care in Texas has led to an increase in financially motivated crimes, such as burglaries and robberies. Following the passage ...

Health care More than 1 million Texans will feel effects if ACA tax credits expire By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 11/03/25

Open enrollment is underway for Texans who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. According to a new study from Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and ...

Economy Heartland Republicans say extending ACA tax credits would be ‘a colossal mistake’ By Richard Eberwein – 9/29/25

In an op-ed published by Newsweek last Thursday, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and other Heartland Republicans indicated they believe extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) advanced premium tax credits would be a “colossal mistake.”

Abortion Texas abortion pill legislation faces legal challenge By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 9/11/25

Texas could soon have another law on the books aimed at strengthening its strict abortion ban. House Bill 7, passed by the Legislature, gives private citizens the right to sue anyone who distributes, ...

Democracy The latest on Republican politicians redrawing their own districts in Heartland states By Richard Eberwein – 8/21/25

President Donald Trump is pressuring states where Republicans hold a trifecta to redistrict — sometimes illegally — before the 2026 elections.

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