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After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education
Read full article: After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their educationStudents told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.
Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few options
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few optionsTexans pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, putting lawmakers under pressure to tackle rising costs.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate
Read full article: Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulateCommercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system
Read full article: Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal systemJustice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight in battles faced by the nation's legal system.
Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries
Read full article: Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countriesThe legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Read full article: President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenPresident Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school
Read full article: UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership schoolThe money will help pay for a permanent home for the school on UT-Austin's campus. Conservative donors and lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, helped create the school in 2023.
Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
Read full article: Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DCPresident Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order
Read full article: Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon orderThe Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify.
A day after saying FBI needs more resources, Patel strikes different tone to Congress on budget plan
Read full article: A day after saying FBI needs more resources, Patel strikes different tone to Congress on budget planFBI Director Kash Patel is pledging to make the bureau’s mission “work on whatever budget we’re given."
State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick
Read full article: State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan PatrickPaul is the first candidate out of the gate to succeed incumbent Mayes Middleton in an open seat running from Galveston to the outskirts of Houston.
Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures
Read full article: Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto venturesSenate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections.
Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble
Read full article: Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubbleA flurry of rumors and unconfirmed media reports has fueled fears that agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be descending on schools in Washington, D.
FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony
Read full article: FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimonyPresident Donald Trump's administration has replaced the acting administrator of the beleaguered Federal Emergency Management Agency even as its continuing existence remains up in the air.
Cash-strapped Bureau of Prisons freezes some hiring to 'avoid more extreme measures,' director says
Read full article: Cash-strapped Bureau of Prisons freezes some hiring to 'avoid more extreme measures,' director saysThe Trump administration is halting some hiring at the federal Bureau of Prisons, the crisis-plagued agency where chronic understaffing has led to long overtime shifts and the use of prison nurses, teachers, cooks and other workers to guard inmates.