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Houston's new mayor and council, marked by increased diversity, particularly in gender, are bolstered by a recent charter amendment empowering three members to shape the agenda, challenging the previous mayor-centric model.

A Harvey survivor faces challenges accessing federally funded relocation dollars in Houston, with only 15% of eligible residents receiving aid.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and 60 Congress members observe border troubles near Eagle Pass while the arrival of New York-bound immigrants in New Jersey fuels ongoing outcry over the disruptive impact on cities across the country. Governor Abbott stands firm as the Department of Justice challenges Texas's law on arresting undocumented immigrants.

Maine's Secretary of State has stirred controversy by barring former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential ballot, aligning with Colorado in excluding the Republican front-runner.

Nikki Haley is recovering from a campaign blunder on the Civil War's causes but is gaining ground in New Hampshire, currently trailing former President Trump by just four points with three weeks left before the votes.

Harvard's first black president, Claudine Gay, resigned amid controversy over her handling of anti-Semitism issues and plagiarism accusations, which she denies

Mayor Whitmire ends lawsuits and inherits a $1 billion issue from ex-Mayor Turner. Union president Patrick Lancton is confident in collaborative solutions despite costs.

John Whitmire, a seasoned leader at 74, kicking off his tenure by personally welcoming every Houstonian to City Hall after 50 years in the Texas Legislature. A face-to-face start to a new era in leadership.