My Encounters With Famous People and Someone Else

I’ve been watching with minus-40 degree Celsius interest as Harry, the British royal formerly known as…

Is There Any Way to Stop Universities From Policing Speech?

If only more university donors would do this. Real estate magnate Tom Lewis withdrew his annual…

Henry Kissinger Makes Surprise Visit to China

I have a somewhat embarrassing confession to make: I did not realize Henry Kissinger was still…

Biden Adminstration Suspends Funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology Over Safety Concerns

The Biden Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services has discontinued sending federal dollars to the…

Trump ‘Frustrated’ With All the People Who Worked for Him but Won’t Endorse Him

As Donald Trump prepares for his third set of indictments and what that might mean for…

Trump frustrated by lack of endorsement from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Sanders’ political calculation is complicated by her tenure as the voice of Trump’s White House.  

Trump frustrated by lack of endorsement from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Sanders’ political calculation is complicated by her tenure as the voice of Trump’s White House.  

Trump frustrated by lack of endorsement from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Sanders’ political calculation is complicated by her tenure as the voice of Trump’s White House.  

It may be Tim Scott’s moment — but he just can’t seem to catch fire

The Senator has seen a modest bounce since entering the GOP race last month. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/3b/5c/e24f99614899b30ffc82e9b33991/election-2024-republicans-iowa-88880.jpg” title=”It…

How Taylor Sheridan helped boost Texas film incentives – and Native Americans onscreen

In our series on the arts and the economy, we take a look at how hit…

DeSantis and Abbott’s awkward immigration alliance

The Florida and Texas governors have shipped migrants across the U.S. to highlight the country’s dysfunctional…

Local Republican officers censure Speaker Phelan in split vote

The executive committee of the Orange County Republican Party voted last week 14 to 6 to…

Given opportunity to affirm women in ministry, BGCT punts

The Baptist General Convention of Texas — once considered a supporter of women in ministry —…

Ron DeSantis Takes It to CNN and Jake Tapper in Solid Interview Performance

DeSantis stuck to his guns on even the most controversial issues. 

Guy Who Repeatedly Failed to Pass the NYC Teachers’ Exam Gets Over $2M–for Failing to Pass the Teachers’ Exam

Herman Grim is about to retire. He’s a rich man. At 64, he’s at the age…

NSC Spokesman John Kirby Claims Without Evidence the Military Can’t Recruit or Retain Women Without Free Abortion

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby launched into a lengthy diatribe Tuesday directly equating the ability…

FBI Tried to Prevent Former Agent From Answering House Oversight Committee Questions on Hunter Probe

As we reported earlier, a former FBI supervisory special agent has now “confirmed key portions of…

Source: Trump ‘Target Letter’ Does Not Mention Sedition or Insurrection, Ex-Prez Only Person Named

As we reported, Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social Tuesday that Special…

Michigan Attorney General Hits Trump’s ‘Fake Electors’ With Fraud Charges

On the heels of yet another possible Donald Trump indictment, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (a…

White Saviors Unite: How to Speak for Black and Brown Folks

It’s like white progressives are on a perpetual mission to show how out of touch they…

Trans Activist Lets the Mask Slip in TikTok Rant on ‘Womanhood’ and ‘Owning Periods’

Writing about radical transgender activists and their powerful allies, especially those hellbent on so-called trans women…

Heat Wave Aside, Climate-Related Damage Is at Historic Lows

As if we didn’t already have enough climate worries, RedState scribe Jim Thompson earlier today brought…

Louisiana Legislature Overrides Dem. Gov’s Veto of Bill Blocking ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors

The Louisiana House of Representatives and the state Senate on Tuesday overrode Democrat Gov. John Bel…

Group supporting impeached AG gives presiding officer $3 million ahead of trial

Campaign records published Tuesday show the group also gave a $1 million donation and a $2…

Texas inmates without air conditioning during record high temps, advocates say

Advocates say nine Texas prison inmates have died of heart attacks so far this summer while…

After a Botched Hiring at Texas A&M, a Prominent Journalist Has Chosen to Stay Where She Is

The university’s deal with Kathleen McElroy fell through after critics complained about her DEI work.  

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton raises $1.7 million after being impeached

Impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton has raised more than $1.7 million since he’s been suspended…

FYI: News and happenings in Bastrop

Briefs from Bastrop and Bastrop County  

DeSantis becomes first major party candidate to enter South Carolina’s 2024 presidential primary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis filed paperwork on Tuesday for South Carolina’s 2024 presidential primary.  

Other voices: Texas needs to advocate for more foreign workers

The Dallas Morning News  

Texas A&M interim dean resigns after ‘DEI’ hysteria led to botched journalism hire

Texas A&M interim dean resigns after botched hiring Kathleen O. McElroy as journalism director  

Texas Governor Stumbles Over Garth Brooks and Bud Light Scandal

Taking on so-called woke companies like Target, Disney, and Anheuser-Busch has become part of the conservative…

Playbook PM: Trump news dominates DeSantis’ big day

And a U.S. soldier is detained in North Korea. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/b3/f7/cf30a68b402fbe1df0eea15746a0/trump-justice-department-35779.jpg” title=”Playbook PM: Trump news dominates DeSantis’…

Biden’s HIPAA expansion for abortion draws criticism, lawsuit threats

Congressional Democrats say the Biden administration’s privacy rule doesn’t go far enough /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/1b/40/348ba46c4a7b87d1b5a48e7176eb/trump-health-and-religion-96729.jpg” title=”Biden’s HIPAA expansion…

Texas Gov. Abbott to call third special session for school choice, promising more until it passes

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will likely call a third special legislative session in October on…

Texas Governor Stumbles Over Garth Brooks and Bud Light Scandal

Taking on so-called woke companies like Target, Disney, and Anheuser-Busch has become part of the conservative…

White House condemns Texas’ razor wire at border, as do Cruz rivals Allred and Gutierrez

A Texas trooper’s account of young migrants caught and sliced by razor wire installed as part…

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.18.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.  

Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial after ‘inflammatory’ remarks

 

Conservatives, legal experts erupt over Trump claim he is Jan. 6 grand jury target: ‘Makes no sense’

Conservatives on social media lashed out against the DOJ after former President Trump announced he received…

Texas Is a Majority-Minority State. Why Haven’t Our Politics Changed?

Since 2004, non-Hispanic white residents have been outnumbered in Texas. But that hasn’t worked out all…

Texas AG Ken Paxton reports post-impeachment $1.7M personal ‘fundraising record’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reported what he called a personal best fundraising haul of $1.7…

Centrist Republicans warn far-right tactics could backfire in funding fight

Many GOP lawmakers are frustrated by aggressive demands from ultraconservative colleagues, saying they could end up…

Texas has an education crisis brewing, and the Legislature largely ignored it

For a minute there, it seemed like a real possibility that Texans would not get property…

How Texas Republicans are catering to election deniers in this county

After Heider Garcia, Tarrant county’s elections administrator, quit, an election crimes taskforce was set up, but…

Texas needs to advocate for more foreign workers

Texas businesses are struggling to find workers, and in the absence of comprehensive immigration reform, there…

Texas A&M interim dean resigns after university backtracks on hiring professor to revive journalism program

The interim dean of Texas A&M’s College of Arts and Sciences announced on Monday he will…

Salem Media Announces the Passing of its Co-founder Stuart Epperson Sr.

Salem Media Announces the Passing of its Co-founder Stuart Epperson Sr.  

Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Patrick scolded comments made by lawyers on both sides.  

Texas A&M interim dean resigns after university backtracks on hiring …

José Luis Bermúdez, who led the school’s College of Arts and Sciences, will leave A&M after…

1-on-1 with acting temporary State Rep. Fanny Jetton

Her husband, Jacey, is on active duty.  

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds embraces role as a key player in Republican presidential race

When Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds seized the spotlight from a half dozen Republican presidential contenders on…

Ken Paxton, impeached and suspended from office, raised $1.7 million …

Paxton’s campaign said 2,343 donors contributed to the Republican attorney general in 12 days when a…

Republican Frank LaRose joins crowded Ohio Senate primary

Both parties are facing contentious Senate primaries across the country.  

Turning Point Action’s student activists were torn between Trump and DeSantis last year. Not anymore

Student activists who assembled in Florida last year for Turning Point Action’s annual summit were torn,…

City Council’s lone conservative teams up with liberal colleague

Political opposites seek to create a permanent city fund to support small businesses hurt…  

Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

He released a list of 16 people he’d appoint as judges.  

McCaul ‘very confident’ NDAA will be a bipartisan bill

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said Sunday he is “very confident” that the National Defense Authorization Act…

Who’s in the first GOP debate? Here’s a rundown of candidates who qualify

 

Bernstein: Kevin McCarthy appeases the radicals again

The House bill that sets Pentagon policies for the next year, which began as mundane and…

Are the Republican presidential contenders serious about winning over Latino voters?

None of the Republican presidential candidates have bothered to translate their websites into Spanish — except…

Vivek Ramaswamy releases conservative pool Supreme Court picks

Borrowing a page from former President Donald Trump, the 2024 GOP hopeful is assuring primary voters…

On Jerk Fans and Over-Invested Idiots. Steph Curry Fanatic Ruins the ACC Charity Golf Event

Sure, fans pay the bills. For professional athletes, in one way or another, fans pay the…

Psychedelics for All: The Need for Broader Access Beyond the Military

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) are joining forces to advocate for allowing military…

Half of Millennials Want to Criminalize Misgendering: Are We Heading Towards Authoritarianism?

It is easy to get caught up in the current state of American politics, but it…

Tucker Takes Down Chris Christie, Long Distance, Even Without an Interview

Tucker Carlson has been on fire over the past couple of days. First, it was with…

Now That the Whole World Knows We’re Low on Ammunition, Frantic Effort to Re-Arm Commences

The entire world knows that the United States is low on firepower because President Joe Biden…

Michelle Obama for President? Not Only No But…

President Michelle Obama: File this under “things that should keep you awake at night.” We’ve all…

Dan Bongino Says Secret Service Agents Are Furious and ‘Know’ Who’s Behind the Cocaine

The story of cocaine behind found at the Biden White House has been quite the wild…

What Happened to All That COVID Cash? As Much as a Trillion Dollars Was Stolen, Misused, or Misappropriated

In the spring of 2020, the world’s economic engine was shut down. America, like almost every…

Moore to the Point

The U.S. may be running low on ammunition, according to our president, but one thing there’s…

In 2023, Joe Manchin Is a Pain for the Democrats. In 2024, They Fear He’s Their Greatest Threat.

Technically, if you look at the Chinese calendar, 2024 is supposed to be the Year of…

Editorial Roundup: Texas

Dallas Morning News. July 12, 2023.  

GOP Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Lists Senators Cruz, Lee as Possible Supreme Court Picks

Biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday released a list of 16 people…

A Pro-Trump Crowd, Sensing Disloyalty, Drowns Out Dissent

A day after former President Donald J. Trump headlined the Turning Point conference in Florida, two…

“Unbearable”: Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerba…

Texas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care…

Ramaswamy Looks to Supreme Court in Effort to Appeal to Conservatives

The long-shot Republican presidential candidate is releasing a list of potential justices to highlight his bona…

Border-crossing numbers plunge as CBP’s online app, new deportation rules take effect

Officials tout the new CBP One app for smartphones, though human rights advocates note that new…

GOP senators rattled by radical conservative populism

Republican senators say they’re worried that conservative populism, though always a part of the GOP, is…

“Unbearable”: Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerbating adolescent care crisis

Texas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care…

Democrats confident U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez will keep his South Te…

Republicans recently announced Mayra Flores’ comeback effort with great fanfare, but Democrats argue that a redrawn…

Author of spoof story shared by Greg Abbott calls him one of ‘dumbest people in the country’

Texas governor shared fake article by Christopher Blair about Garth Brooks being booed by ‘patriots’ in…

West Texas congressmen celebrate House passage of National Defense Authorization Act

Despite disagreement, West Texas lawmakers both in and out of the Freedom Caucus presented a united…

Ramaswamy’s picks to push the Supreme Court further right

GOP contender says he’d pick judges who’ve backed conservative arguments on abortion, transgender rights and religion.…

GOP vs. FBI: A Republican campaign to stop a new FBI headquarters is revving up after Trump probes

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested recently he might block the FBI from relocating its downtown headquarters…

Senate Democrats Outpace Republicans in Fund-Raising in Key States

The 2024 election map is a challenging one for Democrats — especially in states they need…

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan fires back at ORCO GOP Executive Committee censure vote: ‘They aren’t entitled to their own facts’

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont is firing back verbally at the Orange County Republican…

Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on “Face the Nation,” July 16, 2023

 

Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on “Face the Nation,” July 16, 2023

 

‘Your heart races a bit’: US weather man threatened with death for mentioning climate crisis

Chris Gloninger wove the reality of global heating into his forecasts in the conservative heartland of…

Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.  

Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence struggles

Trump, DeSantis dominating fight for campaign cash.  

No-Show Republicans Shun NGA

The once-vital forum for common ground among state leaders has fallen prey to polarization. Its new…

Young conservatives at Turning Point’s South Florida conference say they favor Trump

MIAMI — Turning Point, a conservative organization known for organizing young voters, came to South Florida…

Ron DeSantis’ campaign finances have some flashing warning signs

Most of DeSantis’ money came from donors who “maxed out” and can’t give again, as small…

Young conservatives at Turning Point’s South Florida conference say they favor Trump

Who are young Republicans supporting in the GOP presidential primary?  

Four more Texas counties declare invasion at southern border

(The Center Square) – The judges and commissioners of four more Texas counties have declared an…

What to Watch in the 2024 Money Wars as a Big Deadline Arrives

Which presidential and Senate candidates are swimming in cash? Which ones are growing desperate? That and…

Legal experts in Texas weigh in on SCOTUS

What message does this send to businesses in Texas?  

Iowa evangelicals feel under attack — and many don’t see Trump as their savior

Former President Donald Trump leads in national public polling of evangelicals, but a focus group in…

2024’s first act: Ramaswamy up, Pence down in Iowa

Many Iowans like Trump but appear to be shopping for a No. 2 choice, just in…

2024 GOP candidates race to meet donor and polling thresholds to make August debate stage

Donald Trump hasn’t yet committed to the first Republican presidential primary debate in August – but…

Legal experts in Texas weigh in on SCOTUS

What message does this send to businesses in Texas?  

Mexico files complaint accusing Texas of breaking boundary laws with floating barriers

Mexican officials filed a letter to the U.S. government Friday with complaints that the floating barriers…

WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy Says Pervasive Censorship, Suppression of COVID Truth, Election Interference Caused January 6 Protest

Like most of the 2024 Republican presidential candidates, Vivek Ramaswamy was interviewed by Tucker Carlson Friday…

Feel-Good Friday: High School Sweethearts Rekindle Romance After 63 Years

One of my favorite quotes, which is often attributed to George Eliot says, “It is never…

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck Discuss Stopping the Deep State, Laugh at Asa Hutchinson

The Family Leadership Summit in Iowa was an interesting test for the Republican presidential candidates who…

Shots Fired: Brave Michigan Gun Owner Stops Robbery in Its Tracks

Here’s another story about a good guy with a gun defending himself and others. This time,…

CA State Senator Henry Stern Hates Conservatives More Than He Values Protecting Children

While the days of Democrats and Republicans in any given legislative body fighting each other like…

RedState Weekly Briefing: Terrorized Toddlers, Death Star-Afflicted Beer, and Manchin’s Revenge

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…

Fox Reportedly Boots Remaining Tucker Carlson Staff, but He’s Planning to Get the Last Laugh

I don’t know what Fox is thinking, considering how they have treated Tucker Carlson and his…

Journalists Whine and Moan, but They Just Can’t Quit Twitter

With the recent launch of Meta’s latest social media platform, Threads, we are once again being…

Texas Department of Public Safety says it will keep patrolling despite Austin suspending partnership

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced Wednesday that he has suspended the City’s…

Texas has ‘set the foundation’ for future border security: Lt. Christopher Olivarez

Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Christopher Olivarez discusses the state’s latest attempt to secure the…

Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision

She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to…

Latino families of trans minors fear new laws limiting medical treatment

In Texas, a law now bans medical professionals from prescribing drugs to block puberty, hormonal therapies…

Tucker Interview of Mike Pence in Iowa Is a Train Wreck on Ukraine and Jan. 6

As we reported earlier, Tucker Carlson is the interviewer at the Family Leadership Summit forum in…

Unbelievable: Children’s Hospital Pays Employee to Perform Drag Show in Front of Kids

Folks on the hard left keep trying to convince the American public that they are not…

Rhode Island Passes Insane Law Punishing Freelancers and Contractors

Well, here’s another crappy law designed to punish people for not working “traditional” jobs. Rhode Island…

To Reinforce His Woke Education Agenda, Gavin Newsom Tries to Make An Example of Temecula Valley USD Board President Joseph Komrosky

Despite what is reflected in legacy media, California still has many bastions of red, where conservatism…