SUMMARY: A serious security breach occurred when U.S. military plans regarding attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen were accidentally shared in an unsecured group chat. The chat, which included 18 people, mistakenly invited Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. He was invited to the chat by U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, apparently by mistake. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for an investigation, and lawmakers seek answers about how such sensitive information was leaked. The use of third-party messaging apps, which are banned in many government agencies for security reasons, was also a factor in the incident.

The message was reportedly shared in the encrypted, but unsecured group chat. One person on the chat was reportedly a journalist from the Atlantic.

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SUMMARY: The Texas House Public Health Committee discussed House Bill 18, the Rural Health Stabilization and Innovation Act, aimed at ensuring rural Texans have access to healthcare services. Authored by Rep. Gary VanDeaver, the bill addresses the severe lack of healthcare resources in rural areas, with many counties having no hospitals. It proposes creating a State Office of Rural Hospital Finance, a Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy, and a grant program for rural hospitals. The bill also includes a Rural Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program using telehealth. Discussions continue as stakeholders assess the bill’s scope and effectiveness.

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SUMMARY: Texas students, educators, and officials are concerned after President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Critics argue that transferring its responsibilities, including federal funding, civil rights protections, and school performance data, to other agencies could weaken programs, particularly for marginalized students. Governor Greg Abbott supports the move, emphasizing the need for state control over education. However, it remains unclear how key programs like Pell grants and student loans will be managed. State Representative Gina Hinosa has proposed bills to ensure federal funding reaches schools directly, bypassing the Texas Education Agency.

Students, educators, and elected officials joined to speak at the State Capitol after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education last week.

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