The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has declared a “severe and worsening” water crisis as aquifer levels reach historic lows 
• Austin City Hall was the scene of another protest by students who don’t want ICE agents carrying out operations in the city 
• Negotiations over DHS funding have stalled, leading to a partial government shutdown as Democrats push for greater oversight of operations

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