Crowds return to Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
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Huge crowds returned to northern Gaza on Friday as the first stage of Israel's ceasefire with Hamas takes effect. There are still a lot of logistical hurdles that need to be cleared in the next 72 hours, ahead of an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Federal government shutdown continues
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It is day 10 of the federal shutdown and lawmakers are no closer to an agreement to reopen it. The White House announced mass firings have begun of federal employees, while the union representing those workers announced a lawsuit aimed at stopping it.

'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started. 

Leander mayor submits resignation; special election scheduled Feb. 7

Mayor Christine DeLisle has officially notified the City of Leander of her resignation and her last day will be October 16.

Texas investigation examines Discord after Charlie Kirk shooting

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation Thursday, accusing the popular chat platform of exposing minors to extremism.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Israel and Hamas agree to stop fighting
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There is now an official agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in Gaza and free the remaining hostages

AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries

Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.

Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls

Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.

Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection

Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.

Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS

These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers

Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.