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NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines NPR asked a federal judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.

NPR asks judge to stop CPB from taking money for satellite system away from NPR

www.npr.org/2025/09/27/n...

Here are the details of Trump's $1.2-billion call to remake UCLA in a conservative image The Times describes the details, for the first time, of the 28-page proposal the Trump administration has made to remake the UCLA campus.

Trump is holding funding for UCLA hostage unless they agree to demands that include declaring that trans people's identities are no longer recognized and giving the govt access to "all UCLA staff, employees, facilities, documents, and data related to the agreement"

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Because of Greg Abbott, TX-18 will go nearly a year without a voice in Congress, during hurricane season, no less.

That means no one to fight for FEMA aid or basic services.

And now the GOP wants to redraw maps? We see the play and we will fight back.

Today the people of Texas’s 18th Congressional District made clear: Enough is enough. Republican officials have targeted and attacked our communities nonstop. That ends now.

We will not allow Governor Abbott and President Trump steal our political power away.

I just gave to Christian Menefee! Show your support with a contribution.

Do you suddenly have some renewed *excitement* about momentum for progressive campaigns?? Did you know Monday is an important fundraising deadline for federal campaigns?

Let me give you think to donate to Christian Menefee, running for Congress in Texas - secure.actblue.com/donate/cdm_2...

Rubio says US will start revoking visas for Chinese students U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States will start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States will "aggressively" start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.

Welcome back to the McCarthy Era. www.reuters.com/world/us/rub...

How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried As the Trump administration slashes the federal workforce, experts say cuts to the USDA, FDA and CDC have left the food supply vulnerable to outbreaks of foodborne illness.

Experts who study the nation's food supply say the safety of everything we eat — from milk and macaroni to meat and lettuce — is called into question because of massive cuts by the Trump administration

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U.S. Postal Service to cut 10,000 jobs, work with DOGE The U.S. Postal Service will cut 10,000 employees and has agreed to work with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

U.S. Postal Service to cut 10,000 jobs, work with DOGE www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

'I'll sue him': Harris County attorney threatens to go after Gov. Abbott On Monday, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced that he would sue Gov. Greg Abbott if he did not call a special election.

"I'll sue him": Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee says he will take legal action if Gov. Greg Abbott does not call a special election for Sylvester Turner's vacant congressional seat.

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Texas governor calls on citizens to report parents of transgender kids for abuse Gov. Greg Abbott said those who fail to report instances of minors receiving gender-affirming medical care could face “criminal penalties.”

Christian has been a great advocate for the LGBTQ community, and was the first elected official in the state to stand against Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton when they wanted to say gender affirming care was child abuse.

www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

This is our fight, and I’m ready to lead it. I’m running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District to stand up to MAGA Republicans, corporate polluters, and the Trump-Musk administration.

Join our movement! ➡️ christianmenefee.com #TX18

A look at what the federal funding cuts really mean for the things we love, like parks and schools and libraries.
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Harris County joins legal fight against spending cuts to National Institutes of Health | Houston Public Media Harris County is part of a coalition of local governments that signed on to an amicus brief filed this week in a federal court in Massachusetts, arguing NIH’s funding cuts are unjustified and would de...

Houston is home to one of the largest medical centers in the nation. The Trump funding cuts would be devastating to important medical research - so we’re fighting back.

www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

Donald Trump is playing politics with cancer research.

The Texas Medical Center saves lives—I’m fighting to keep it that way.

Count me in.

EPA chief seeks to claw back $20 billion in climate funding The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to end contracts agreed by the previous administration to distribute $20 billion in grants to fund clean energy and transportation projects in disadvantaged communities, he said on Thursday.

Trump’s admin is working to clawback $20 BILLION in clean energy grants to cover billionaire tax cuts.

That’s billions stolen from our communities––killing jobs, raising energy bills, and stalling innovation.

They’d rather pad the rich than power our future.

www.reuters.com/business/env...

Federal funding freeze jeopardizes $400 million in Texas solar programs The EPA has frozen more than $400 million in funding for Texas-based organizations to implement clean energy programs.

Because of Trump’s freeze, Houston may miss out on funding for new solar projects.

I watched eight hours (off an on) of #txlege debate on the school voucher bill and all I got was this lousy newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/bayoucit...

BREAKING: Trump is freezing trillions in federal funds approved by Congress, putting Harris County's essential services at risk.

As Harris County Attorney, I won't let this go unchecked.

My office is exploring legal options to protect our residents from his unlawful overreach.

Just a couple of days into office, Trump dismantled federal programs that protected Black and Latino neighborhoods from illegal pollution.

These programs fought back against plants and refineries coming to our communities and leaving us with higher rates of cancer, asthma, and other health issues.

The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.

The page for Project Equity, a 2021 initiative launched by the FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence to ensure that cancer drugs were evaluated for approval based on data from a diverse group of study participants, has gone dark.

From @npr.org - www.npr.org/sections/sho...

BREAKING: Trump just abolished the EPA's environmental justice team, firing staff tasked with protecting vulnerable communities.

As someone who works closely with the EPA, I'm appalled.

And as a father, I'm furious about what this means for our kids’ future.

Here's why ⤵️

I love this!!

List: Southeast Texas schools announce closures in anticipation of Arctic blast Some schools in the Greater Houston area will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as an arctic blast freezing precipitation and hazardous road conditions to Texas.

HISD, Fort Bend, Katy and other districts are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

www.khou.com/mobile/artic...

Meet the California Couple Who Uses More Water Than Every Home in Los Angeles Combined How megafarmers Lynda and Stewart Resnick built their billion-dollar empire.

Might be a good time to point out a billionaire couple own and use more water than every home in LA combined

The Palisades Fire burning outside of Los Angeles has now burned nearly 16,000 acres, according to the latest estimate by CalFire.

That’s an increase of 4,000 acres – or 34% -- in the past two hours. There is 0% containment.

More: www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n...

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FBI investigating New Orleans mass casualty incident as potential terrorist act; suspect dead The FBI said in a press release that the suspect died after exchanging gunfire with officers, and they are investigating the incident "as an act of terrorism."

Dozens more were hurt when a pickup driver reportedly plowed into a crowd near the French Quarter early Wednesday during New Year's celebrations, authorities said. The suspect died after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.

Coverage from our member station WWNO:
www.wwno.org/wwno/2025-01...

For the Beyoncé Bowl, Every Boot, Hat, and Belt Buckle Held a Deeper Meaning This show was a “reclamation of space” and a “visual love letter” to the cultures that have shaped the superstar, according to the singer’s head stylist, Shiona Turini

Loved this piece about the fashion from Beyonce Bowl.

www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-... @harpers.bsky.social

If you are buying a New Notebook that is def going to help you get your life in order, I highly suggest grid pages. There’s lines so it’s not total chaos but enough space to be a little creative.

just a friendly reminder that mars colonization is 100% science fiction.

take mount everest, stack four more mountains of equal size on top of it, and then try to live there.

it’s absolute nonsense.