Congress faces a Jan. 30 deadline to fund remaining U.S. government agencies and programs after the longest shutdown in history in November. Lawmakers are negotiating final appropriations measures, agencies are preparing contingency plans and federal workers and contractors are watching closely as the House, Senate and White House work to avoid another disruption in government operations.
Authorities from the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police, and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on Tuesday inspected the AA beach house of gaming operator Charlie “Atong” Ang in Barangay San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales, but did not find him there, Mayor Arvin Antipolo said, as the nationwide manhunt for Ang—identified by police as the only remaining fugitive among 22 suspects in the “sabungeros” disappearance cases—continued with coordinated operations, surveillance of his known properties, and joint enforcement efforts by national law enforcement agencies.
Victor Wembanyama returned from a first-quarter injury scare to post 22 points and 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in San Antonio. Stephon Castle added 19 points and 10 assists, while Julian Champagnie contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Spurs built a lead that reached 39 points early in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points for Milwaukee, which recorded its third straight loss and its second consecutive blowout defeat. The Spurs controlled the boards, dictated the tempo, and limited Milwaukee’s offense for most of the game.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the city’s longest-serving police chief, announced in Austin, Texas, that he will retire later this year. City officials have not yet disclosed the effective date of his retirement or the process for choosing his replacement. The San Antonio Police Department will continue regular operations as the city prepares for a leadership transition.
A new Compare the Market study ranks Houston as the fourth most anxious city in the U.S., based on Google searches for “anxiety symptoms.” Researchers analyzed one year of search data across major cities and found Houston recorded about 23,000 anxiety-related searches, placing it ahead of Atlanta, Dallas, San Antonio, and Las Vegas. The study identifies multiple Texas cities among the top locations for anxiety-related queries and uses search activity as an indicator of public concern, not formal clinical diagnoses.
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-123 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, overcoming a season-high 55-point performance by Anthony Edwards on Saturday night. Donte DiVincenzo briefly put Minnesota ahead with a late three-pointer, but Wembanyama responded with a 20-foot jumper, then blocked Joan Beringer’s reverse layup and secured a key offensive rebound in the final seconds to preserve the Spurs’ lead. De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and 12 assists as San Antonio avoided a three-game season sweep by Minnesota in their head-to-head series.
Hays County officials in Texas publicly criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over recent immigration raids in Kyle and Buda, citing a lack of coordination, “zero respect” toward local authorities, and concerns about a filmed arrest that left a detainee injured. Local leaders requested detailed information from ICE on the number of people detained, the locations of operations, and the circumstances of the injury incident, while residents reported confusion and alarm over the unannounced federal activity. County and city officials are collecting witness accounts and video evidence as they press for clearer communication protocols and a formal explanation from federal immigration authorities.
A Fort Worth firefighter, severely burned while battling a house fire in September 2025, has been granted workers’ compensation benefits following public scrutiny and intervention by a city council member. The case prompted internal review of claim procedures, firefighter safety, and support for injured first responders in Fort Worth.
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that debris from a Chinese rocket launched on Monday may have fallen within Philippine archipelagic waters near Palawan, identifying possible drop zones off Puerto Princesa and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. PhilSA said the debris likely consisted of discarded rocket components such as boosters and fairings and advised vessels and coastal communities to avoid and report any suspected fragments. The agency coordinated with national authorities and international tracking partners to monitor risks and announced that it would issue further advisories based on updated trajectory data.
The Trump administration is reshaping the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division by emphasizing claims of “reverse discrimination” against white and non-minority individuals. This fact-based report details how federal civil rights enforcement priorities are shifting away from a traditional focus on protecting minority groups, examines changes in case selection and legal strategy, and describes the impact on schools, employers and government agencies that rely on federal guidance to design diversity and inclusion programs.