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Last update: 2 hours agoCFPB Showdown: Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ push to roll back Trump-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau changes, setting up another election-year fight over medical-debt rules, overdraft protections, and military consumer safeguards. US–China Energy & Security: Trump and Xi wrapped talks in Beijing with claims of progress but unresolved gaps on Taiwan and Iran; Trump says China agreed to buy more U.S. oil, with shipments routed through Texas. Cyber Risk for Texas Industry: Foxconn confirmed a ransomware attack hit North American manufacturing sites, with reports pointing to disruptions at facilities in Texas and Wisconsin. Texas Courts: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a DWI evidence suppression ruling, tightening how lower courts handle suppression arguments. Local Growth Watch: Nacogdoches approved a deal to renovate and reopen its only movie theater, using a decade-long sales tax rebate. Energy Resilience: CenterPoint ran a full-scale hurricane emergency exercise for the 2026 season. Housing Permitting Tech: Austin is testing an AI tool to speed up permit approvals as the city tops 1 million residents. Sports & Culture: The NFL released the 2026 schedule, opening with Seattle vs. New England on Sept. 9, plus Dallas band Cure for Paranoia won NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.
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