Centrist Democrats in the Senate are showing little appetite to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the partial shutdown, despite Republicans trying to ramp up the pressure as the…
Texas Monthly – U.S. House ethics panel launches investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales’ alleged affair with staffer who died
The committee will determine whether Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office.” Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – The US military is still using Claude — but defense-tech clients are fleeing
As the U.S. continues its aerial attack on Iran, Anthropic models are being used for many targeting decisions. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso’s Glamour Shots to close as owner retires
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Glamour gals and guys will have to find a new place to take headshots. That’s because the last glamour shots in the country, located here in El…
Tech Crunch – X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money
42 X users donated to William Shatner’s charity in exchange for an early invite to X Money beta. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Kamala Harris endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate after supporting his opponent in the primary
After endorsing U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, the former vice president called for the party to unite behind Talarico. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on June 9? Host your own Side Event during “Founder…
Texas Monthly – In Dallas County, frustration and confusion after GOP forces switch to precinct-based voting
Countywide vote centers weren’t used for election day. The ensuing disorder spurred an unresolved legal battle. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – TikTok won’t add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says
The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion
A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack. Read more:…