Thousands Protest DOGE, Refugee Network Crisis, & Cougars Championship Run
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Over 5,000 Houstonians rallied at City Hall to protest President Trump and Elon Musk, plus even more rallies in Montgomery County and across the country. Plus, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. visited the epicenter of Texas’ measles outbreak, and local nonprofits supporting refugees say their crisis is deepening. Executive Producer Laura Isensee is breaking it all down with Chron.com trending news reporter Faith Bugenhagen.
Learn more about the stories we talked about today:
- Thousands rally at City Hall for Hands Off! protest against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump
- Exclusive: Trump order disrupts $100 million in aid for Houston refugees. Can it be recovered?
- A second Texas child has died from measles; RFK Jr. visits
- How Long Will the Texas Measles Outbreak Last?
- Pivoting, Whitmire says Austin Street will get a dedicated bike lane, but no physical barrier
- Cougar fans take over San Antonio as Final Four festivities get underway
WATCH: Clumsy robber fumbles gun, slips and falls during attempted armed robbery at Houston convenience store
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British International School of Houston
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