Andrew Schneider

Stories

• Many Afghans living in the U.S. fear being tortured or killed if they get deported

  Roughly 200,000 Afghans came to the U.S. after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan in 2021. Many are worried about their future as President Trump has steadily eliminated legal protections.

  May 07, 2025 at 1:13 am

• Texas moves closer to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms

  The Texas Legislature appears on the way to requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. It's similar to a law in Louisiana that's blocked in the courts and also to bills being considered — and sometimes failing — in other states.

  Mar 25, 2025 at 1:23 am

• Remembering Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas

  Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a leading voice for progressive causes in the House, died Friday in Houston.

  Jul 20, 2024 at 2:20 pm