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Fauci contempt vote presents DOJ with 'incredibly messy' choices

The push to charge former COVID czar Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress is full of pitfalls for prosecutors, should the Justice Department choose to take up the case. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the criminal referral Thursday, arg...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 9, 2026

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight

The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was 50-49...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 8, 2026

White House renews its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

By Bryan Mena, Molly English, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House is renewing its effort to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, according to a letter addressed to her attorney obtained by CNN. The letter, dated August 5, said there is “sufficient re...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom construction

A federal appeals court panel blocked President Trump’s White House ballroom in a 2-1 vote on Friday, saying that work must stop except for below-ground construction, including installations Trump says are needed for security. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit panel ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Cassidy will support Blanche, sealing confirmation to head Justice Department

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Friday morning he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general, all but ensuring the controversial nominee will have the votes he needs to be confirmed. “All considered, I will vote for Mr. Blanche,” Cassidy announced, an...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Abuse, harassment allegations threaten to derail Republicans' midterm message

House Republicans are confronting an unwelcome political headache as a string of abuse and harassment allegations involving several GOP lawmakers threatens to complicate the party’s midterm message just months before the November elections. The domestic abuse allegations against ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation

By Kaanita Iyer, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Friday she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, narrowing his chances at Senate confirmation for the role. With Sen. Mitch McConnell absent and all Democra...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

Why the Rolls-Royce Luxury Experience Is the Real Product

(TestMiles) - The Rolls-Royce Luxury Experience turns commissioning, craftsmanship and anticipation into a product that may matter more than the car. Most luxury automakers sell vehicles, even when the showroom language suggests something grander. Rolls-Royce increasingly behaves...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Taiwan’s leader boards armored vehicle to escape mock ‘decapitation strike’

By Wayne Chang, Brad Lendon, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Taiwan’s president and top officials late Wednesday practiced how they would respond to an attempted “decapitation strike,” an operation to take out the island’s leadership, like the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás M...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

El Paso ISD fills vacant trustee seats in districts 6 and 7

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Independent School District's Board of Trustees has chosen the two members who will fill the vacant seats in Districts 6 and 7. Brian Kelly was chosen to be the representative for District 7, and Dr. Matthew Reza was chosen for District 6 duri...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Rep. Max Miller faces growing calls to resign from Senate Republicans

By Annie Grayer, Ellis Kim, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller is facing growing calls from Senate Republicans to resign or end his reelection bid – but has so far vowed to remain in the race as he denies abuse allegations from his ex-wife. Sen. Jon Husted, an ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 6, 2026

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt

The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Thursday voted to refer former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a party-line, 8-5 vote, with two additional "no" vot...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 6, 2026

FCC votes to eliminate broadcast ownership rule

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday voted to eliminate a long-standing rule capping the number of households a single broadcaster can reach nationwide, a move the commission said is necessary to better help television networks compete with the rapid growth of ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 6, 2026

El Paso ISD to interview candidates for vacant board seats

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Independent School District on confirmed the list of candidates running for its Board of Trustee seats for Districts 6 and 7. The board could swear in the two finalists as soon as Thursday night as part of its agenda. In June, two board member...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 6, 2026

FCC repeals national TV ownership cap, a win for Trump-aligned broadcasters

By Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — The FCC voted on Thursday to remove the cap on TV station ownership in the US, delivering a big win to media companies aligned with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Supporters of the cap immediately said they will challen...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 6, 2026

Car Features Buyers Want Are Not More Screens

(TestMiles) - The car features buyers want most reveal a practical priority list led by all-wheel drive, phone connectivity, comfort and safety. What Buyers Actually Want Automakers have spent years turning dashboards into digital showrooms. Screens have grown wider, software has...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 6, 2026

Senate subcommittee obtains Fauci’s phone ahead of contempt vote

By Ellis Kim, Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — A Senate subcommittee investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci has obtained a copy of his iPhone, a spokesperson for the panel’s chair, GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, told CNN on Wednesday. The Department of Health and Human Services provided the phone to Jo...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 6, 2026

EPISD continues search for new trustees with District 7 candidate forum

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Independent School District continued its search Wednesday for two new members of its Board of Trustees as candidates seeking to represent District 7 met with the community during a public forum at Coronado High School. The forum is part of the dis...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 6, 2026

El Paso ISD trustees weigh multi-million bond proposals

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Trustees of the El Paso Independent School District got a first-hand look at the proposed bonds, which will improve various areas across campuses, such as HVAC systems and more. The bonds were shown during a finance committee meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, w...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 5, 2026

GOP Women’s Caucus chair says House should follow through on Edwards censure

Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.), chair of the Republican Women’s Caucus, on Wednesday said the House should follow through with a censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) despite his decision to drop his reelection bid. Edwards’s decision came after the House Ethics Committee on Monday r...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 5, 2026

Senate votes to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

By Mary Kekatos The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote that generally fell along party lines. She will replace Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 5, 2026

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year

By Sarah Owermohle, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Senate voted 51-44 on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general and retired US Coast Guard officer, was nominated ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 5, 2026

Senate GOP scrambles for August exit strategy that doesn't anger Trump

Senate Republicans are scrambling for a plan to exit Washington for a five-week August recess that won’t anger President Trump, who has demanded they stay in town for as long as necessary to pass a reconciliation blueprint and elements of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 5, 2026

El Paso County Commissioners Court to host special meeting on Ascarate Park

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso County Commissioners Court will have a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6 on the future Ascarate Park. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Ascarate Park Pavilion, 6900 Delta. County staff will present a summary of community feedb...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 5, 2026

El Paso County’s preliminary budget boosts pay, raises taxes

by Elida S. Perez The El Paso County Commissioners Court is considering a preliminary $542 million general fund budget for the next fiscal year that could require a tax increase of about $164 a year on the average value home. The county introduced its preliminary budget and propo...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 4, 2026

El Paso City Council Takes First Step To Raise City Taxes By $171 Annually

EL PASO, Tx., August 4, 2026: The El Paso city council voted today on two measures that may increase the taxes homeowners pay for the city’s portion of their property […] The post El Paso City Council Takes First Step To Raise City Taxes By $171 Annually appeared first on El Paso...

El Paso Herald-PostAug 4, 2026