Dallas City Council erupts in controversy over alleged secret meetings about homeless shelter relocations amid capacity crisis, raising questions about transparency and World Cup preparations.
"Texas Senate race erupts as Rep. Colin Allred accuses rival James Talarico of calling him a 'mediocre Black man,' dramatically escalating tensions in the Democratic primary battle."
President signs $9.2 billion Appropriations Act for 2026, boosting healthcare funding with $5.5 billion for mental health and maintaining CDC support despite fiscal constraints.
Rep. Walkinshaw introduces True Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure federal employees get paid during shutdowns, while championing pay increases to close the 25% gap with private sector workers.
Congress ends 3-day partial shutdown with $1.2T spending package, includes 2-week DHS extension as Democrats secure negotiations on ICE reforms after contentious standoff.
Rep. Walkinshaw fights for federal workers with bill ensuring paychecks during shutdowns, while demanding ICE reforms and criticizing Trump's handling of SNAP during funding crisis.
Trump loyalist James Percival nominated as DHS General Counsel, raising questions about whether his legal guidance will prioritize department precedents or administration policy goals.
Government shutdown nears resolution as House advances Senate-passed funding bill, with Trump's influence rallying GOP holdouts for upcoming vote after days of uncertainty.
Americans support deporting criminal immigrants but increasingly disapprove of Trump's broader enforcement approach, with 73% favoring criminal deportations while his immigration approval sits at 39%.
Federal government enters second shutdown in four months as Senate deal comes too late, affecting eight departments while essential services continue and House vote awaits Monday.
