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ICE reports arresting 422 immigrants and deporting 528

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

The operation took place as a weeklong operation in the Houston area. “As part of our commitment to national security and lawful immigration enforcement, the CBP Air and Marine Operations Houston Air Branch is supporting the President’s executive order by transporting individuals subject to removal,” said U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Houston Air Branch Acting Director Jeremy D. Battenfield.
Advocates warn GOP changes to Medicaid will affect Texas hospitals, patients

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Reena Diamante

WASHINGTON — Texas lawmakers are at the center of the debate on health care cuts as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending plan. This is happening as Texas hospitals and health care experts worry the proposed reductions in Medicaid funding will mean the most vulnerable patients, including children and those with disabilities, will lose coverage.
‘The Ted Cruz Curse’: Resolution aims to ban Cruz from attending sports events

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

TEXAS — According to Chron, a resolution has been filed by Harris County Democratic Party precinct chairs Bill Kelly and Charles Kuffner to try to keep the “Ted Cruz Curse” out of state sporting events. Sen. Ted Cruz’s attendance at sporting events has coincided with losses for the home team on many occasions. Sports fans have nicknamed the phenomenon of him attending losing games the “Ted Cruz Curse.”In August, Cruz was at the Texas A&M versus Notre Dame football game, which Texas A&M lost.
House GOP insists Medicaid won't be cut

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — As the House GOP wraps up work on crafting its “big, beautiful bill” that would institute President Donald Trump’s policy priorities, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., insisted Wednesday that Medicaid would not be cut. He said the reconciliation package that is expected to clear the last of the 11 House committees Wednesday would protect the low-income health care program for the people who need it most.
About 3 in 10 US adults follow women's sports, a new AP-NORC poll finds

3 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com

A new poll finds about 3 in 10 U.S. adults follow women's sports at least “somewhat” closely, lower than the share who follow men's sports
Winston-Salem firefighters using new robot to aid in underwater rescues

3 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Chloe Salsameda

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem Fire Department has deployed a new robot designed to assist in underwater rescue and recovery operations. Firefighters held a demonstration Tuesday to show how they use the Deep Trekker's REVOLUTION ROV. The fire department recently bought the robot for more than $120,000 with federal funding. Their goal is to use it during emergency situations to rescue a person underwater as quickly as possible.
Defensive end Landon Jackson ready to prove Buffalo Bills right

3 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Andy Young

With the hoopla of the NFL Draft behind them, the rookie class for the Buffalo Bills is focused in on football. For third-round pick Landon Jackson, it’s all about remembering what got him here as he kicks off his first NFL campaign. Jackson’s debut at rookie minicamp last weekend had him anxious to hit the field and prove why the Bills wanted the big defensive end out of Arkansas. "I came in a little nervous. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of my whole life.
Lansing Fire Department uses $200K loan to buy new truck

4 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rose Eiklor

LANSING, N.C. — As Lansing Fire Chief Jeff Venable looks at his new fire truck, he can't help but remember the generosity of so many since Helene. Venable has been with the Lansing Fire Department for 43 years and began his tenure at a young age.
Trump heads to Middle East for stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

4 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday set off for a multiday trip to the Middle East, where he will make stops in the Persian Gulf’s three energy-abundant and affluent nations of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Congressional Republicans plan massive cuts to SNAP, Schumer warns

4 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Dennis Yusko

Food bank and religious leaders joined farmers and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday in Rensselaer to warn about proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income families purchase groceries. Schumer said congressional Republicans in their recently announced budget are looking to cut $230 billion from SNAP to pay for President Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts.