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7.2.2025: Chinese spying.

FBI Arrests Chinese National in Houston for Spying on US Navy… Abbott Asked To Put Library Limits on Special Session Agenda… Democrat Allred Launches Another Senate Bid After 2024 Defeat… US Senate Rejects Limit on States AI Regulations…

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FBI Houston Arrests Chinese National for Spying on US Navy

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with acting as illegal agents of the People’s Republic of China after allegedly conducting surveillance operations targeting U.S. Navy personnel and military facilities.  One of the suspects, Liren “Ryan” Lai, was...

Texas Officially Phases Out Temporary Paper License Plates

As of today, Texas will no longer issue temporary paper license plates to new vehicle purchasers. Instead, purchasers will receive new metal license plates. The transition was first outlined in House Bill 718 of the 88th Legislature’s regular session in 2023, which...