Senate Democrats on Thursday defeated an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted (R), Ohio’s former secretary of state, to require voters to show photo ID when casting ballots in person or voting…
Tech Crunch – Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after US Air Force deal
In one year, Shield AI’s value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril’s Fury fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force. Read more: Read…
Texas Monthly – Speaker Dustin Burrows lists data centers, property taxes and annexing slice of New Mexico among 2027 priorities
The Republican speaker’s interim charges also covered water resources, foreign threats and government accountability. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso County loses more than 2,000 residents amid falling immigration and birth rates
Facing newly heightened immigration enforcement and longstanding challenges holding on to people already living here, El Paso County’s population dropped by just over 2,000 people in 2025, according to Census Bureau estimates…
Tech Crunch – Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity experts weigh in. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google is launching Search Live globally
Search Live allows users to point their phone camera at objects to get real-time assistance, enabling back-and-forth conversations that draw on the visual context from the camera feed. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Conservatives shoot down Senate off-ramp on SAVE America Act
Conservatives in both chambers are sharply shooting down the idea of trying to advance key provisions of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act through the budget reconciliation process, arguing the…
Border Report – Fetterman says his popularity among Republicans is ‘confusing’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has been known to buck his party in recent years, said he is confused about his popularity with Republicans. Read: Read More
Border Report – Democratic lawmakers seek to block funds for military action in Cuba
A pair of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to block the government from using funds for military action against Cuba without the consent of Congress, as President Trump floats a takeover…
Texas Monthly – Legislators, business leaders highlight Texas policies driving competition with Wall Street
The panelists at the Dallas event hosted by The Texas Tribune said “Y’all Street” is poised to become the nation’s financial capital. Read: Read More