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The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis has officially released a memo outlining new department-wide guidelines for how officers interact with ICE officers  Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has been fired following intense criticism over her leadership and congressional testimony  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is hinting that he would consider dropping out of the race to give incumbent John Cornyn a clear path to the nomination

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The U.S. House will debate and vote on a war powers resolution today after the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution yesterday  Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee over an alleged affair with a former staffer  A water emergency was declared in Pflugerville following a major pipeline failure, requiring residents to conserve water

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Israel's military says it's begun another wave of strikes in Tehran, as the Iranians continue attacks on American interests The University of Texas at Austin community gathered on the South Mall Lawn for a candlelight vigil to honor those lost in the mass shooting in Austin over the weekend  In a landmark 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has vacated a lower court order that allowed California school districts to withhold information regarding a student's gender transition from their parents

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Israel has launched new waves of strikes on Tehran and Beirut, while Iranian drones reportedly hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Authorities have confirmed that the death toll from Sunday's mass shooting in Austin has risen to three victims plus the gunman  Austin ISD officials continue to blame state lawmakers for a projected $49 million budget deficit

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali kKhamenei is dead after being killed during Operation Epic Fury over the weekend  The FBI is investigating a shooting in Austin, Texas as a possible act of terrorism. Three people are dead including the shooting as well as 14 are wounded 

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The Pentagon has confirmed its use of a high-energy laser weapon to shoot down a "seemingly threatening" Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso  The Austin ISD has approved improvement plans for dozens of schools that have been failing to meet basic minimum standards  The Austin City Council has approved a new noise ordinance aimed at tamping down on loud vehicles

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Four people in a speedboat have been shot dead by Cuban soldiers as they were allegedly trying to infiltrate the country  The Austin City Council is is scheduled to vote on several key items to address homelessness in the city, centered around a new strategic plan  Many Americans are finding their way back home to Texas following days of cartel violence in Mexico

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, celebrating a "roaring economy" and clashing with Democrats  Reports indicate a looming threat of U.S. strikes on Iran after nuclear talks concluded without a deal with Trump stating he still prefers a diplomatic solution  The Austin City Council is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a new noise ordinance targeting "rev-bombing" and excessively loud vehicle engine noise

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Thousands of soldiers have been deployed across Mexico as cartel retaliatory violence erupts following the killing of Jalisco new Generation cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes  The Senate is scheduled to take a vote on the SAVE America Act, Republicans say it will stop voter fraud but Democrats are criticizing the bill as racist  President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address tonight, where the focus is expected be on the economy

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Mexican security forces have killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a major military operation with assistance from the U.S.  An armed 21-year-old man was shot and killed by the Secret Service after breaching the perimeter of President Trump's Florida estate  An off-duty Austin police officer is being hailed as a hero following a shooting at a barbershop in Pflugerville on Friday night

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  At the inaugural Board of Peace Meeting in Washington, President Trump issued a final ultimatum to Iran to reach a nuclear deal or face severe military consequences  A judge in Austin has officially declared the innocence of the four men wrongfully accused in the 1991 yogurt shop murders  Former Prince Andrew has been released from police custody after spending 12 hours in custody in connection to alleged misconduct in office that is said to have ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The U.S. is reportedly prepared for potential strikes on Iran as early as this weekend pending a final decision from President Trump  An Austin police officer has been indefinitely suspended following a viral 2025 video of a use-of-force incident on Sixth Street  The top four Republicans vying to replace Ken Paxton as Texas Attorney General were in a debate at the Granada Theater in Dallas

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Talks between the U.S. and Iran are taking place in Geneva alongside negotiations to end the war in Ukraine  The Austin ISD has announced significant process on tackling a backlog of special education evaluations and is no longer being monitored by the TEA  The Austin Transit Partnership is scheduled to vote on a $60 million "Phase 1A" contract to begin the design and construction of the city's 9.8-mile light rail system

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has declared a "severe and worsening" water crisis as aquifer levels reach historic lows  Austin City Hall was the scene of another protest by students who don't want ICE agents carrying out operations in the city  Negotiations over DHS funding have stalled, leading to a partial government shutdown as Democrats push for greater oversight of operations

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  A partial shutdown of DHS appears certain after Senate Democrats blocked Republican-backed funding measures  The Austin United PAC is escalating its fight to the Texas Supreme Court to halt the $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center just before a key election deadline  There's new legislation that would allow Texas and other states to repurpose unused infrastructure to bolster flood response

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The House has passed the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed bill that would require proof of citizenship and strict photo ID for registering to vote in federal elections  Tensions remain high after the FAA abruptly closed El Paso's airspace for 10 days, only to rescind the order hours later  Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with House Democrats during a Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Democrats presses acting ICE Director Todd Lyons for answers regarding the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good during a House Homeland Security Committee meeting  The Austin ISD has delayed a decision on the future of Blackshear and Oak Springs Elementary schools as district leaders seek more community input on a proposed consolidation  The Texas Medical Board launched a mandatory new training course to help physicians better understand when abortion is legally allowed

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Congress continues to negotiate funding for DHS as Democrats call for greater reform measures for ICE  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Darling Ingredients in Bastrop for unlawfully emitting smelly odors and chemicals from its factory  The City of Austin will soon be rolling out an online dashboard to show the public where things stand on homeless camp cleanups  

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The Seattle Seahawks secured a 29-13 victory in super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium Sunday night  Protesters gathered at the State Capitol over the weekend to protest ongoing immigration enforcement operations  The Austin ISD has put out new rules in response to multiple days of student walkout over immigrant enforcement operations

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Lawmakers have one week to reach a deal or face a partial shutdown of DHS agencies including the TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard  Austin ISD is facing intense scrutiny from state officials after hundreds of students walked out to protest ICE  A town hall hosted by the Austin Police Department saw significant tension as community members and city leaders questioned the department's cooperation with ICE

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  NBC's Savannah Guthrie and her siblings are demanding proof of life of their 84-year-old mother Nancy following media reports of ransom notes  A lawsuit has been filed by a former Texas A&M professor who was fired over a gender identity lesson  Two lawmakers from Texas are behind new legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump has signed a funding bill to end a partial four-day shutdown, buying time for negotiations on ICE and immigration funding  The Austin City Council has pulled an item from this week's agenda involving new surveillance cameras in city parks  A Kyle man has been arrested in connection to a viral video showing him getting beaten up by a group of teenagers who were skipping class to protest ICE operations in Buda

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Hundreds of students from multiple school districts in the Austin area walked out of school on Monday to protest against I.C.E.  Lawmakers in the House are racing to hold a critical vote today to restore funding and end the brief partial government shutdown that began over the weekend ' Secretary Kristi Noem says every Homeland Security officer on the ground in Minneapolis, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Governor Greg Abbott says he's directing the Texas Education Commissioner to investigate student-led protests against immigration enforcement actions  President Trump is discussing the possibility of nominating Texas Senator Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court  A partial government shutdown looms as the House remains on recess but Speaker Mike Johnson is expressing confidence that the impasse will end by Tuesday

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump and Senate leaders have reached a tentative agreement to avoid a government shutdown by separating DHS funding from other spending bills  Border czar Tom Homan is announcing a drawdown of federal agents in Minneapolis following weeks of violent clashes and the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens  A trial will begin today to determine if Austin voters can weigh in on the $1.6 billion dollar downtown convention center replacement project

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Dozens of nurses and other members of the community held a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti outside Ascension Seton Medical Center as some nurses at the vigil called for the abolishment of I.C.E.  The FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County election office in Georgia in connection with concerns regarding the 2020 presidential election  Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ordering public colleges and universities to halt all H-1B visa petitions

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  A man is in custody after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknow substance during a town hall in Minneapolis  The F.B.I. is investigating whether anti-I.C.E. protests are being funded by outside groups  Texas Senator Ted Cruz is calling for the United States to arm Iranian protesters as unrest inside Iran intensifies and regional threats against Washington escalate

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump is replacing leadership in Minnesota as Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minnesota today while border czar Tom Homan is dispatched to the city  Federal prosecutors say they've dealt a major blow to a violent Venezuelan terrorist network operating inside the U.S.  Millions of Americans are digging out after a monster winter storm caused at least 18 deaths and extensive power outages

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Winter Storm Fern is expected to hit Texans the hardest between the Panhandle and San Antonio as ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch, facing the state power grid's first major test of the year  The White House has ordered a funding review for blue states, aiming to cut off federal grants to sanctuary cities  Vice President J.D. Vance is in Minneapolis to address escalating tension and defend federal agents conducting immigration operations

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  A potential deal is emerging to de-escalate tensions between the U.S. and NATO allies over Greenland  Federal immigration officials are pushing back against criticism from elected officials over their deportation operations  A Texas jury has found Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty on all 29 charges of child endangerment or abandonment 

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Millions of people across the U.S. are preparing for Winter Storm Fern, an expansive and potentially catastrophic storm expected to impact an area from Texas to the Mid-Atlantic  After a slight delay President Trump has arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland  Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed several Minnesota officials as past of a probe into alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  European leaders are expected to try and meet with President Trump during the World Economic Forum as the president continues to demand the U.S. own Greenland for national security reasons  House Speaker Mike Johnson was making history in the British capital, marking 250 years since American independence from the United Kingdom  Kyle Councilwoman Claudia Zapata is calling on people to show up to tonight's city council meeting to demand action against I.C.E.

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act as he calls for anti-I.C.E. protests in Minnesota to end  Jurors in the trial of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales heard 911 calls and recorded statements from officers regarding the law enforcement response during the Robb Elementary school shooting  Federal prosecutors have announced kidnapping charges against four Uber drivers accused of posing as trusted rideshare drivers to kidnap and sexually assault passengers across the Houston area

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Tensions in Minneapolis are even higher after another shooting involving an I.C.E. agent occurred during a targeted traffic stop  President Trump is suggesting both the killing and execution of protesters in Iran have stopped as Texas Senator Ted Cruz says more change is coming to Iran  Two key initiatives are under discussion at Austin City Hall as Mayor Watson says the city is focusing on financial transparency

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Protests continue in Minneapolis as officials ramp up their own responses to tensions in Minnesota  President Trump is calling for Iranian protesters to keep protesting and that help is on the way as he considers his options for intervening in the country  The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark are meeting with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio today

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump continues to threaten a military response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests across the country  Republicans appear to be divided over President Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland  Police in Travis County rejected calls twice to step in during a vehicle chase involving I.C.E. 

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The House Oversight Committee heard testimony from Minnesota Republicans about widespread fraud in the state  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is under investigation over his testimony to Congress about renovations being done on Federal Reserve headquarters  A possible bomb threat forced Leander High School into lockdown prompting a large police response and a controlled evacuation

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Tensions continue to grow in Minnesota following the shooting death of a woman by an I.C.E. agent as two more suspects were shot by authorities  A 20 year-old from Pflugerville has been charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault - mass shooting in relation to an incident at the Platinum Event Center  Luigi Mangione is due back in court for a pivotal pretrial hearing today

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The Department of Homeland Security is defending an I.C.E. officer after the shooting death of a Minnesota woman  Two people are dead and six others are injured after a mass shooting outside of a funeral in Salt Lake City  Austin city officials are considering moving forward with a bond election that would be voted on later this year

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump is laying out his playbook for Republicans to keep control of Congress this year  The family of a Texas A&M student is filing a wrongful death lawsuit over the teen's passing  The Texas American Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over investigations into teachers who made social media posts about Charlie Kirk

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Donald Trump is warning Colombia could be the next country to face military action after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro  Police have a suspect in custody after an off-duty deputy with the Caldwell County Precinct 3 Constable's office was shot and killed in North Austin  Tim Walz is expected to drop out of his reelection bid for Minnesota Governor following backlash to the state's ongoing fraud scandal

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Police are still searching for the suspect that killed two people and injured nine at Brown University  Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has announced the airline will be expanding its footprint at Austin's airport  Austin Pets Alive is trying to find temporary or permanent homes for dogs following an outbreak of "pneumo-virus" at the shelter

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The U.S. has set new sanctions on three of Venezuelan President Maduro's nephews as the Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado makes her first public appearance in nearly a year  The Austin City Council has approved $14.5 million in funding to support a number of homeless initiatives  The Travis County D.A.'s office is moving to clear the names of the four men who were wrongly convicted in the 1991 yogurt shop quadruple murder case

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The U.S. has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela  Calls for a third-party audit of the City of Austin are growing after a new report of two city employees making nearly $1 million in fraudulent payments with the city's money  The Austin City Council will consider an $11 million dollar plan to install a new advanced detection system on traffic signals

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  President Trump is rallying with voters to tout his efforts on making the nation more affordable ahead of the midterm elections  The Austin City Auditor's Office has released a report accusing former city employees of defrauding the city of nearly $1 million dollars  Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is prioritizing ending property taxes in the next state legislative session

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The City of Austin has reached a tentative four-year agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association  The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to hear a case out of Texas concerning the removal of books from public libraries  Texas officials and leaders of Turning Point USA are offering details on efforts to expand chapters of the organization across the state

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  Lawyer Tony Buzbee is accusing the Austin Police of being "lazy & incompetent" in regards to the alleged suicide of A&M student Brianna Aguilera  Texas has been ranked the third most expensive state in the country when it comes to homeowners insurance  President Trump has issued a pardon to Tim Lieweke, who was accused of rigging bids on the construction of Austin's Moody Center

The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries.  The Department of Homeland Security is ramping up operations in Minneapolis and New Orleans  Admiral Frank Bradley is expected to testify before Congress today regarding a military strike on alleged survivors of a previous strike on a drug boat  One of the largest suppliers of fentanyl to drug dealers in Hays County has been sentenced to 40 years in prison