Trump rips his own Supreme Court picks after mail-in voting loss
The decision came less than two months before Election Day, when voters will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress.
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VOTE: Will warnings about AI risk influence your vote in November?
Will warnings about AI risk influence your vote in November?
Supporters push for a vote on Protect College Sports Act
Supporters of the Protect College Sports Act are mounting a full-court press in Congress.
Disliked Democrats boosted by Trump's unpopularity ahead of midterms
A recent CBS News poll shows the president is motivating Democratic voters more than the party's own platform.
Mamdani sues to stop Trump admin from blocking immigration applications based on welfare
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James are suing the Trump administration.
Trump: $5K payouts are 'easy' if GOP wins midterms 'because we're taking in so much money'
President Trump said that sending $5,000 to every U.S. adult would be "easy" if Republicans maintain control of Congress following the midterm elections....
Second judge blocks Trump mail ballot rule as Supreme Court weighs appeal
Trump has long criticized mail voting and has continued to make false claims that it led to fraud in his 2020 election loss.
VOTE: Do you think AI is a threat to civilization?
Do you think AI is a threat to civilization?
Taylor County GOP chair discusses data centers, affordability & November election
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - With the 2026 election approaching, Taylor County Republican Party Chair Ryan Goodwin said local concerns like affordability, housing and data centers are getting more attention from voters than statewide races. Goodwin said he has been hearing more a...
Permian tops Abilene High in Eagle's final non-district game, 41-29
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Odessa Permian came to Shotwell Stadium and topped the Abilene High Eagles in a slugfest, 41-29. The Panthers scored the first 14 points on touchdowns by Josh Curry and a touchdown reception by Daebreon McDowell. Abilene High got on the board in the ...
APPROVED: City of Abilene's FY 2027 budget will raise average tax bill $61/year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene City Council has approved the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after making some last-minute changes, and they also set a tax rate that is going to raise the bill for average homeowners by $61 a year. During Thursday's meeting, council membe...
Nashville Airport Authority votes unanimously to rename BNA after Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board voted unanimously to approve the renaming of Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
VOTE: 25 years later, do you believe America has kept its promise to 'never forget' 9/11?
25 years later, do you believe America has kept its promise to "never forget" 9/11?
9/11 anniversary: Daughter recalls last memories of father amid NYC mayor controversy
A woman who lost her father in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is speaking out 25 years later.
Former FBI agent & Taylor County commissioner reflect on 9/11
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - For then-senior resident FBI agent Gary Macnoll in the Abilene office, September 11, 2001, started like any other day. “I was in the office before 7:00 a.m.,” Macnoll recalled. “I was at my desk. I was checking internal FBI emails, external emails. I ...
One year later, Charlie Kirk's movement stands but will be tested in midterm elections
One year later, the shock still permeates the Republican Party, including its head.
Don't bank on it: Experts cast doubt on Trump's $5,000 pledge to voters
President Trump said he'd give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans retain Congress this fall. But experts say the enormous cost and long political odds make it unlikely he could deliver....
VOTE: Is a $5,000 government dividend check the best way to boost the economy?
Is a $5,000 government dividend check the best way to boost the economy?
Airport Development Board
Event date: September 23, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch on ATN...
Democrats plan to go after Defense Secretary Hegseth if they win 2026 midterms
Democrats in Congress are planning to go after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth if they win the 2026 midterm elections.
Fact Check Team: GOP wants the youth vote, but what the data reveal?
The youth vote is changing — and its political direction should not be taken for granted by either party.
Elon Musk threatens to sue director for making a 'hit piece' documentary on him
Elon Musk is threatening to sue director Alex Gibney who made a documentary about him that implies that the billionaire intervened in the 2024 election....
'I think we're getting hijacked': Flight attendant's heroic final call on 9/11
Ong was aboard American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane hijacked that day, when she called the airline’s reservations desk.
Missouri’s map switch after primary adds to national fight over control of the House
Missouri voters chose their primary nominees under one set of congressional district lines, but they may cast their November ballots under another.
Rising property values and new tax roll additions push bills up despite lower Abilene rate
Abilene City Council members are set to take final action on the city’s next budget and property tax rate Thursday morning.
Senate candidate Michael Whatley shares message to voters ahead of midterms
Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.
[Cancelled] Parks & Recreation Board
Event date: September 15, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch on ATN...
NYC Mayor Mamdani to attend 9/11 memorial despite criticism
As New York City prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against calls for Mayor Mamdani to stay home....
[Cancelled] Airport Development Board
Event date: September 9, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch on ATN...
VOTE: Will your cost-of-living expenses affect the way you vote in November?
Will your cost-of-living expenses affect the way you vote in November?
NTSB: Amazon cargo jet tried to abort landing before 5 killed at Miami airport
The National Transportation Safety Board said it will interview the two pilots Wednesday as it investigates why the Boeing 767 cargo jet overran the runway....
DHS asks SCOTUS to restore immigrant verification system to check citizenship for midterms
The Department of Homeland Security asked the Supreme Court to restore its immigrant verification system to check voters' citizenship for the midterms....
Republicans try to sell voters on their economic message ahead of midterms
With control of Congress on the line in November, Republicans — including President Donald Trump.
VOTE: Should the events of 9/11 be required to be taught in US schools?
Should the events of 9/11 be required to be taught in U.S. schools?
FFN Week 1 Play & Player of the Week
The Big Country voted on Facebook for its favorite plays from Friday night, and Hunter DeMatties came out on top with an opening kickoff return touchdown....
Fact Check Team: What the job market says about the economy heading into midterms
This Labor Day, the question for voters may not simply be whether they have a job. It may be whether that job is enough to keep up with the cost of living....
Trump backs data centers as voter concerns grow ahead of midterm elections
Artificial intelligence and the massive data centers needed to power it are becoming an increasingly contentious political issue.
VOTE: Should the government require citizenship proof before mail-in ballots are sent?
Should the federal government require citizenship verification before mail-in ballots are sent to voters?
Voters souring on their own lawmakers as frustration with Congress grows
As Americans prepare to cast ballots in the upcoming midterm elections, voters are growing more frustrated over the state of the country’s political system and...
Mail-in ballots go out as Trump asks Supreme Court to lift USPS voting plan block
Mail-in ballots for the midterm elections are going out, but a legal fight over how those ballots are handled is heading back to the U.S. Supreme Court....
Age of Congress: Voters want limits but older incumbents keep winning
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Sen. Mitch McConnell’s extended absence from public view is renewing a long-running debate over the age and tenure of members of Congress, e...
'Anti-American.' 'Coward:' Michigan's midwestern Senate race becomes brash battle
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are trading insulting attacks as the November election approaches.
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VOTE: Should there be term limits for members of Congress?
Should there be term limits for members of Congress?
Fight over mail-in voting intensifies on the eve of first ballots being sent out
In North Carolina, the first state to send out absentee ballots, election workers said that with just hours to go, they are ready.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards as pressure mounts to address sexual misconduct
The 413-2 censure vote adds to an ongoing push by both Democratic and Republican representatives to address sexual misconduct in the House.
El-Sayed, Rogers agree to second debate for Michigan's Senate race
The two will face off in late October, fewer than two weeks before Election Day.
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right
Data center backlash could be the defining issue of the midterm elections.
House Republicans expose Democratic push to pack Supreme Court
They held a doomed vote Wednesday on a constitutional amendment to keep the court's current size.
VOTE: Do you think construction of new data centers is good for the country?
Do you think construction of new data centers is good for the country?
NYC mayor moves to block generative AI in classrooms for young students
New York City is moving to sharply limit how students interact with generative artificial intelligence in classrooms, rolling out a sweeping one-year ban....
Democratic voters want generational change, but it comes with conditions
Democratic voters in Massachusetts highlighted the limits of a growing push for generational change on Tuesday, opting to keep longtime incumbents in office ove...
San Angelo City Council moved ahead on several infrastructure projects
The San Angelo City Council advanced several major infrastructure projects Tuesday.
VOTE: Do you support the House resolution condemning socialism?
Do you support the House resolution condemning socialism?
Texas Veterans Commission presents $200,000 grant to Abilene Salvation Army
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Salvation Army was presented with a $200,000 grant Tuesday morning by the Texas Veterans Commission. The funds will be used for general assistance, said Major Joe Burton, Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army in Abilene. This includes m...
Trump’s data center push puts Republicans in a political bind
President Donald Trump’s continued support for data centers to power artificial intelligence is putting him increasingly at odds with American voters who don’t...
Massie introduces discharge petition to force vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday announced another discharge petition for members of Congress to sign regarding the Epstein files.
Midterm elections hang on Trump's economic agenda
Polling has found the cost of living to be the top issue for voters.
Animal Services Advisory Board
Event date: September 17, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...
VOTE: Will the price of gas impact your vote in November?
Will the price of gas impact your vote in November?