Trump says no negotiations with Iran and demands unconditional surrender. Big Bend is in the crosshairs of conservation and border security. And data centers are pressured to use renewable energy.

Kristi Noem out as head of DHS; AI is helping rural college students maximize financial aid; lab-grown algae is being used to reduce cement's carbon footprint; and a push for speedy work approvals as the Ukraine war lingers.

Humanitarian leaders say innocent civilians are paying the highest price for the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran; New Mexico steps up efforts to plug dangerous orphaned gas and oil wells; and dual language teachers celebrate the preservation of funding for English learners.

The U.S. Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran; Texas primary results could signal a change in Texas politics; and 20,000 CA truck drivers in limbo as their license status remains unclear.

Hegseth says a U.S. sub sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka; Cornyn and Paxton headed for runoff in Texas; a look at how AI is being used in the military; and a report says influencers behind an uptick in oral nicotine pouch sales.

Midterm elections in NC and TX could determine the balance of power in the Senate; End of nuclear weapons pact signals demise of U.S. diplomacy; WA voting rights advocates: SCOTUS ruling could harm voters of color; NM's senior senator leads opposition to Pearce EPA nomination; CT residents face challenges affording everyday life.

Strikes escalate across the Middle East as Iran attacks the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Midterm elections today in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas; a West Virginia bill cuts hefty tax breaks for data centers; and how clean energy goals are tied to high-quality union jobs

Rubio insists Congress is in the loop on Iran; Trump's BLM bonding rollback could cost taxpayers over $750 billion; Lawmakers reverse course, give New Mexico teachers 1% pay raise; Supreme Court leans toward a marijuana user's challenge to gun restriction.

Four U.S. service members are dead as the Mideast conflict widens; Georgia's housing crisis has families running in place; the Power act aims to hold data centers accountable; and high hospital bills are the leading cause of medical debt for many.

FBI probes possible terror link to Texas shooting that left three dead, 14 injured; 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati music venue; New affordability agenda draws from MA Fair Share success; South Texas pastor speaks out against family detention centers; Dr. Seuss Day kicks off Nevada Reading Week.