Isaac Y. Thornwell - News of Austin

Isaac Thornwell covers transportation and urban mobility for News of Austin, reporting on how infrastructure and planning decisions shape the city’s growth. A Texas A&M urban planning graduate, he’s known for translating complex transit data and policy into clear, impactful stories for Austin residents.

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Four Moderates Break Rank Over ACA Subsidy Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Four moderate House Republicans from swing districts defied Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership by signing Democrats’ petition to force a vote on...

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Luke Weaver Signs $22M Two-Year Deal with the Mets

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Luke Weaver has inked a two‑year, $22 million contract with the New York Mets, a move that brings a former Yankees closer into a rebuilding pitching...

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Centrist Republicans Secure 218 Signatures on Democratic Discharge Petition, Forcing Obamacare Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Wednesday, centrist Republicans defied House leadership by signing a Democratic discharge petition, securing the 218 signatures needed to force a...

Ornate safe opens revealing glowing light with blurred EU and Ukrainian flags behind evoking tension over frozen assets

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EU Faces Legal Roadblocks as Russia Sues to Free Frozen Assets

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

EU leaders are set to decide whether to tap tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine’s war effort. The core...

Hakeem Jeffries standing on Capitol steps holding a tablet showing rising health costs with a warm sunset glow

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House Democrats Urge Immediate Vote on ACA Subsidies Before Dec. 31

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

On Thursday, House Democrats called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to hold an immediate vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies...

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Vatican Displays Homeless Man’s Portrait Near His Grave

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

A portrait of a homeless German man, Burkhard Scheffler, who died in 2022, now hangs in the Teutonic College chapel at the Vatican, a stone’s throw...

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Michelle Obama Defends Rob Reiner After His Murder; Trump Claims ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

"In a shocking turn of events that has reverberated across Hollywood and the political arena, former first lady Michelle Obama was poised to meet the...

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Mick Foley Cuts Ties With WWE Over Trump’s Comments on Rob Reiner’s Death

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley announced on Tuesday morning that he is severing all ties with the company, citing its close relationship with President...