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Empty workstation in abandoned cybersecurity lab showing flickering screens and coffee mug with golden light casting long sha
Posted inGovernment News Security News Tech News

CISA Loses 1,000 Staff, Trump Cuts Threaten Cybersecurity

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026
At a Glance CISA lost about 1,000 staff, over a third of its workforce. The agency now faces a 40% vacancy rate in key mission areas. Officials warn...
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Texas AG Paxton Cannot Enforce New Prosecutor-Data Rule, Court Says

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026
> At a Glance > - Texas AG Ken Paxton barred from enforcing Chapter 56, a rule that would force 13 large counties to hand over prosecutorial data. >...
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Travelers gather around a sleek kiosk with biometric scanning screen and terminal backdrop
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CBP to Collect Facial and Fingerprint Data from All Non-Citizens at U.S. Borders

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge January 3, 2026
At a Glance CBP will start collecting facial and fingerprint data from all non-citizens at U.S. ports beginning Dec. 26. The program covers land,...
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Wooden gate with Miccosukee Tribe and Rep. Lauren Boebert signs stands in sunset water with faint water treatment plant.
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Trump Vetoes Water and Tribal Bills, Faces Rep. Boebert’s Backlash

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance President Trump vetoed two bipartisan bills this week. The bills targeted a Colorado water project and Florida Everglades tribal...
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Torn flag hangs between broken posts with a split screen of a clean water pipeline and a barren landscape
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Trump Vetoes Water Pipeline and Land Bills, Hits Boebert and Miccosukee Tribe

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026
At a Glance Trump vetoes water pipeline and land bills Move hits former ally Lauren Boebert and Miccosukee Tribe Vetoes cited cost and opposition to...
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Cars stopping at a glowing retroflective traffic signal with pedestrians crossing in a busy evening intersection
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Williamson County Secures $20M Road Safety Grant

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge January 3, 2026
At a Glance Williamson County receives $20,168,160 from federal Safe Streets and Roads Implementation Grant. The money will upgrade 238...
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Diverse Austinites gathering around a restored city bus serving as public safety hub with modern architecture in background
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Austin 2025: I-35, Housing, Homelessness

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026
At a Glance City Council members spotlighted major projects across Austin in 2025 Focus on homelessness, affordable housing, and infrastructure...
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Technicians working on computer screens with humming modern servers and a blue gradient backdrop
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Georgetown to Move IT Datacenter to New Customer Service Center

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026
At a Glance Georgetown will relocate its 20-year-old IT datacenter to a new customer service center. Project cost: $4.3 million over three fiscal...
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Government attorney reviewing documents at cluttered desk with dusty leather files and dim lamp shadows.
Posted inGovernment News Political News

DOJ Expands Epstein File Review to 5.2 Million, Delaying Release to Jan 20/21

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026
At a Glance DOJ review expanded to 5.2 million documents. More than 400 attorneys working; release not until Jan 20/21. Congress deadline Dec 19...
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Jack Smith sits at a table with laptop and a monitor showing Donald Trump
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Special Counsel Smith Declares Trump Culpable in Jan. 6 Conspiracy

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Jack Smith declares Donald Trump the most culpable in the Jan. 6 conspiracy. Smith rejects claims his investigations were politically...
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