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ICE agent accused of shooting man and lying about it could be freed from Texas jail

An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene

The Independent UK

In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines

The Independent UK

ICE officer in Minnesota-Texas extradition fight is freed from jail

Christian Castro was released a day after a federal judge rejected Minnesota’s bid to keep him jailed while Gov. Greg Abbott decides whether to sign extradition papers.

The Texas Tribune

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Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’

The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic flagged as ‘Made with AI’

The Guardian - US

Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer

The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune

US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq decline as tech sector falls, US prepares to impose more Iran sanctions

Wall Street’s S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined on Monday, dragged down by a sharp sell-off in technology and semiconductor stocks.Investors reacted to fresh U.S. sanctions against Iran, mounting political pushback on AI data centers, and looming market catalysts, including Nvidia’s earnings and upcoming Fed inflation reports.

The Economic Times

Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer

The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says

The state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.

The Texas Tribune

Trump warns communities opposed to data centers are “making a mistake” — but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers “got the backlash they deserve”

Data center opposition is quickly becoming a people versus President issue, but Trump says those opposed to data centers are making a mistake.

TechRadar

Trump Wants Communities To Welcome Data Centers. But Even Close Allies Are Saying No.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is among the leaders changing course on the data center boom as voter anger over massive AI infrastructure projects begins spilling into election politics.

International Business Times

Greg Abbott turned from data center 'epicenter' booster to skeptic—and Trump is calling it an economic 'mistake'

"They got the backlash they deserve," Greg Abbott said in an interview on ABC This Week. Less than a year ago, he wanted his state to be the "epicenter."

Fortune

A Texas Austerity Crisis Is Playing Out City by City, School by School

Texas' local governments are facing growing fiscal pain. What’s that mean for the 2026 elections—and the 2027 session?

Texas Observer

Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger

Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state’s delays to major projects amid backlash from residents could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries that need power.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott's H-1B Teacher Ban Would Hit Texas's Most Latino Districts Hardest

Abbott wants Texas lawmakers to bar H-1B visa holders from public schools, a plan that would hit Dallas, Houston and Alief ISD hardest.

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Two Texas Republicans Wade Into the Sophie Cunningham Fight — and the WNBA Commissioner Finally Responds

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott weigh in on the Sophie Cunningham fight as WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert pushes back at critics of the league.

The Times of India

Texas wants to ban H-1Bs in public schools, Guv Greg Abbott says there should be no foreign indoctrination in the classrooms

In January, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a freeze on H-1B hiring by public institutions of higher education in the state. Seven months later, the governor said no public schools in the state should have this foreign influence either. He said Texas lawmakers should ban foreign funding in public schools…

The Texas Tribune

Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

The Economic Times

Texas governor Greg Abbott proposes to bar public schools from hiring H-1B workers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools from employing H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting districts that recruit foreign teachers to address shortages. The proposal requires approval from the Texas Legislature before it can take effect.

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Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop

Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.

The Texas Tribune

What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend

The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.

The Guardian - US

Minnesota sues Texas to force extradition of ICE agent accused of lying about shooting

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor in case of ICE agent charged with wounding a man in Minneapolis

The Independent UK

Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent

Keith Ellison asked a federal judge to block the release of ICE agent Christian Castro

The Texas Tribune

Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man

Christian Castro, accused of assault and lying about the circumstance surrounding the Jan. 14 shooting, could be released if a judge does not grant Minnesota’s request for a restraining order.

The Independent UK

Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths

The Independent UK

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial

Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel him to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro to stand trial in Minnesota for his alleged shooting of a victim during Operation Metro Surge

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