Massachusetts governor declares emergency and urges help for migrants

Maura Healey calls on federal government to provide ‘urgent action’ as shelters housing migrants and refugees…

Kansas judge hears first post-Roe challenge to abortion restrictions

Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate…

Migrants disrupt commercial operations at Texas border port

An influx of illegal immigrants blocked the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas early Tuesday, disrupting…

Milwaukee Republican presidential debate: Who’s in, out

To qualify for the Milwaukee Aug. 23 Republican presidential debate, candidates need to satisfy polling and…

Judge Orders Southwest Airlines Attorneys To Take Conservative Christian Group’s Religious Training

The ruling comes after Southwest Airlines allegedly fired a woman for criticizing union members’ decisions to…

US Supreme Court reinstates Biden’s ‘ghost gun’ restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a request by President Joe Biden’s administration to reinstate…

Texas Republican Ties US Homeland Security Funding to Border Demands

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A prominent hardline conservative from Texas urged his fellow Republicans…

Judge rules that Southwest failed to follow his order

The judge ordered “religious-liberty training” for lawyers  

Republicans are talking up the possibility of impeaching Biden. Is it what voters want to hear?

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Mehlem recalls a time when his politics generally aligned with…

Is There Any Chance Ken Paxton Will Be Convicted?

Threats from the AG’s supporters loom over the Republican state senators who will serve as the…

Supreme Court allows Biden ‘ghost gun’ regulations

The justices, divided 5-4, allowed rules that seek to regulate gun-making kits in the same way…

Pence qualifies for first Republican debate, campaign says

He’s reached 40,000 unique donors, according to his campaign  

Alabama Republicans frame redistricting case as threat to political power

Alabama Republicans frame redistricting case as threat to political power  

Docs show Rio Grande agency warned Texas for months on border buoys before turning to DOJ

Texas kept installing Rio Grande barriers despite despite being warned for at least seven months that…

House GOP cools on Mayorkas impeachment fever

The Homeland Security secretary was supposed to be an easier impeachment target for Republicans. But after…

The Legal Assault on Corporate Diversity Efforts Has Begun

Conservative groups challenge Amazon, Comcast and others using many of the same tools that helped kill…

Texas Cities Are Getting Ready For The State’s ‘Death Star’ Law

Houston and San Antonio have filed a major lawsuit. Dozens of local officials have signed onto…

How the Texas AG’s office became a pipeline for conservative federal …

In just a few decades, the Texas attorney general’s office became a powerhouse in national legal…

Republicans Are Talking up the Possibility of Impeaching Biden. Is It What Voters Want to Hear?

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Mehlem recalls a time when his politics generally aligned with…

WFU in the news: July 31-Aug. 30, 2023

Selected news clips courtesy of the Wake Forest News & Communications team.  

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs law banning trans athletes from college sports amid Denton protest

DENTON, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law the so-called Save Women’s Sports…

Gov. Greg Abbott signs law banning trans athletes from college sports amid Denton protest

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law the so-called Save Women’s Sports Act banning transgender…

Hays groundwater district says water company overused 89M gallons in 2022, impacting Jacob’s Well zone

A groundwater district in Hays County said one Central Texas water provider overpumped about 90 million…

Biden’s student debt forgiveness for defrauded borrowers blocked by conservative court

 

Mike Dalby announces candidacy for Lubbock Co. Commissioner

Mike Dalby, long-time Lubbock resident and chief pilot for 7B Building and Development announced his candidacy…

SEC Relief for Proxy Firms ISS, Glass Lewis Faces Court Doubts (1)

The SEC’s rollback of Trump-era shareholder voting adviser restrictions faced a close inspection Monday from the…

How the Texas trial changed the story of abortion rights in America

“We had a 50-year fight to get rid of Roe. This is the beginning of the…

Journalism Professor at Center of Texas A&M Hiring Scandal to Receive $1M Deal

An internal report also looked into A&M’s decision to suspend respected opioids expert after she was…

Conservative groups sue over latest Biden student loan forgiveness program

Two groups are suing the Biden administration over its latest student loan forgiveness program. Critics call…

Abortion Drives Ohio Election on Amending the State Constitution

The election on Tuesday highlights how Republican legislators are using their power in Ohio and elsewhere.…

DeSantis Bluntly Acknowledges Trump’s 2020 Defeat: ‘Of Course He Lost’

“Joe Biden’s the president,” the Florida governor said in an interview with NBC News. He and…

How the Texas trial changed the story of abortion rights in America

During the five decades that followed Roe v. Wade, lawsuit after lawsuit in states across the…

As ambassadors seek answers from Poilievre, Tory caucus offers foreign policy hints

Ambassadors around Ottawa are looking for clues to decipher the Conservative Party’s foreign policy, as leader…

How the Texas Trial Changed the Story of Abortion Rights in America

Stark, plaintive testimony from women denied abortion care represents the start of “the 50-year fight to…

Abcarian: Dying from heat is not a political statement

This summer, my Instagram feed has been awash in gorgeous Italian sunsets, stunning Colorado mountain vistas…

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan canceling $39 billion in student loans

AUGUST 7, 2023: UNDATED (AP)- Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the…

In DeSantis’ Fla., schools get OK for climate-denial videos

Florida’s Department of Education approves classroom use of videos produced by a conservative group that denies…

Nikki Haley Fights to Stay Competitive in a One-Sided G.O.P. Primary

The former South Carolina governor is campaigning at a grueling pace, but polling suggests that so…

Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on …

Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case…

Customs officers seize 96 illegal rooster blades at Texas-Mexico border

Customs agents found six packages containing the illegal blades, which are used in cockfighting.  

Sikh Man Who Turned the Tables on Shoplifter Facing Criminal Charges

As RedState reported, a Sikh convenience store owner turned the tables on a shoplifter as he…

Chinese-Owned Bio Lab Update: Million-Dollar Mice, Fake Bankruptcy, Recalled COVID-19 Tests, PPP Loans, and Tax Credits

RedState was one of the first outlets to bring the news of an illegal bio lab,…

WATCH: Mike Pence Rebuked in New Hampshire by Voters Calling Him ‘Sellout’

When people are writing more about how your campaign is imploding than what they think you…

Trump Attorney John Lauro and Dana Bash Spar Over Press Freedom and Speech vs. Action on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’

Former President Donald Trump’s attorney, John Lauro, joined Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union”…

Three candidates say they’ll voluntarily ‘weaken’ the governor’s office if elected

Three of the seven candidates for Louisiana governor said they would voluntarily give up some of…

Texas drops out of voter registration system

It appears that Texas is going ahead with the plan to withdraw from the Electronic Registration…

In 1998, a legal revolution was quietly born in Texas. It would pull America’s courts rightward. Part 1: Righting the Rule of Law

With his election as Texas attorney general, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn planted the seeds of conservatism.…

A visit to the floating border wall installed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

A visit to the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, by kayak. That’s where Gov. Greg…

Are G.O.P. Voters Tiring of the War on ‘Wokeness’?

New polling shows national Republicans and Iowa Republican caucusgoers were more interested in “law and order”…

Sunday shows preview: Trump indictments put spotlight on rule of law as 2024 heats up

Amid the backdrop of the 2024 presidential race, the fallout from former President Trump’s latest indictment…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

A Georgia professor says a federal judge relied on a misleading study before ruling to roll…

State-Level GOP Measures Focus on Adapting to Climate Crisis, Not Preventing It

This paradoxical approach is part of the GOP’s desperate commitment to a climate denialist agenda.  

Altered State: Florida’s DeSantis is teaching a master class in Authoritarianism 101

His authoritarianism is performative, meant to advance his ambition of winning the Republican presidential nomination Opinion…

Swish: Ron DeSantis Dunks NBA Players’ Association After Their Whinefest on Orlando Magic Campaign Donation

As RedState wrote Thursday, the Orlando Magic organization has came under fire from left-wing hacktivists after…

Sec. of State Blinken Puts His Self-Unawareness on Full Display Over Russia’s Conviction of Navalny

In a stealthy Friday afternoon news dump, straight from the you-can’t-make-this-up files, see if this scenario…

Ted Cruz endorses McDaniel; Wicker, Hyde-Smith back Hosemann

Hosemann and McDaniel have also recently announced other endorsements. McDaniel is backed by the Mississippi Fraternal…

Texas A&M Legal Consul reveals circumstances surrounding Professor Alonzo’s suspension

 

A judge has ruled Texas’ abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press  

Trump Indictment Presents New Obstacle in Spending Fight as Shutdown Looms

The far right is taking aim at the F.B.I. and the Justice Department in a push…

Waco speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Aug. 4, 2023

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Waco Tribune-Herald.  

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

A Republican 2024 Climate Strategy: More Drilling, Less Clean Energy

Project 2025, a conservative “battle plan” for the next Republican president, would stop attempts to cut…

Texas A&M president resigns after botched hire of Black journalism professor

Kathleen McElroy is announced as director of Texas A&M’s Communications & Journalism Department in a ceremony…

Cowboys showing safer pass attack doesn’t mean conservative

Mike McCarthy has the Cowboys reducing some of the risk in the passing game without losing…

The conservative Manchin challenger who won’t get out of the way

Rep. Alex Mooney is “disappointed” that the Republican establishment is supporting Jim Justice. That doesn’t mean…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

Questions arise about the accuracy of a 2021 study authored by anti-abortion doctors that helped inform…

Coppedge: The checkered history of Texas attorneys general

The office of Texas attorney general has been graced by many illustrious figures, and many of…

‘Death Star’ law will end water breaks for Texas workers

Republicans are revoking local ordinances in liberal cities, including 10-minute water breaks. The actions come amid…

The nation in brief: Texas A&M pays $1M for mishandling hire

Texas A&M pays $1M for mishandling hire  

Dallas should join the charge against Texas state overreach

Dallas should join San Antonio and Houston in a lawsuit against Texas state to block a…

School board takeovers are a symptom of a deeper divide

The US was created in part as a refuge for the free exercise of various religious…

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

Texas A&M will pay $1M to Black professor following botched hiring and internal review

The university acknowledged mistakes were made after they reduced an offer with tenure for Kathleen McElroy,…

Dr. Carlos Cruz Announces “Mission of Mercy-RGV Free Dental Clinic” for 2 Days

This event is not just an innovative way to bring dental care to those most in…

Texas separates migrant families, detaining fathers on trespassing charges in latest border move

Texas state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on…

Boys & Girls Club of Pharr – San Juan Receives 100 Laptops

We greatly appreciate AT&T and Human I-T for their donation of laptops and related resources that…

Top Texas A&M officials were involved in botched recruiting of journa…

A new internal report, conducted by the university system’s office of general counsel, also looked into…

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ advocates sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

The federal lawsuit filed in Houston by the American Civil Liberties Union argues the Texas law…

Texas A&M Agrees to $1 Million Settlement With Journalism Professor

A university report found that fears of a conservative backlash botched the effort to hire a…

Drag artists and LGBTQ advocates sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to…

Ted Cruz endorses McDaniel; Wicker, Hyde-Smith back Hosemann

Hosemann and McDaniel have also recently announced other endorsements. McDaniel is backed by the Mississippi Fraternal…

Ron DeSantis agrees to take on Gavin Newsom in Fox News debate

Newsom, California’s Democratic governor, has been seeking a debate with DeSantis since last year. The Florida…

Former GOP Gov. Scott Walker says if Trump is guilty, Schumer and Sanders need to be held accountable too

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said that if Donald Trump is culpable for Jan. 6 violence,…

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ advocates sue to stop drag ban

Law set to take effect on Sept. 1.  

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates are suing to block a new Texas…

Parker County Billboards, Mailers Foreshadow 2024 Texas House Primary Clash

Rogers has staved off two contentious primaries during his run as a Texas House member, and…

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates are suing to block a new Texas…

Running 2023: Bob Sertner is a fiscal conservative who wants to forge Park City’s identity

“Park City is on the verge of what I call a tsunami of growth and development…

ACLU files lawsuit against drag show restrictions in Texas

The ACLU of Texas is suing against restrictions on drag performances in the state.  

House GOP frets spending fight as conservatives flirt with shutdown

Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists Congress will avoid a government shutdown in the fall. But some members…

Analysis Republican Voters Are Pushing Their Party Toward a Shutdown

The GOP electorate tends to prefer confrontation to pragmatism, which does not bode well for budget…

Rivals, conservative media give Trump an early pass over latest indictment

First Read is your briefing from “Meet the Press” and the NBC Political Unit on the…

Where the Republican Candidates Stand on the Trump Indictments

Former President Donald J. Trump has cast the many charges against him as politically motivated and…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

Pharmaceutical sciences professor Chris Adkins was perusing news on his computer in December when he came…

Shocking: Woman Denied Cancer Treatment in Portland After Criticizing Transgenderism

A woman has reportedly been denied cancer treatment at a Portland area hospital after she criticized…

You Know How Desperate They Must Be: Obama Meets With Biden Over Concerns About Trump

It sounds like the Democrats are getting desperate now when it comes to former president Donald…

The Reason Joe Biden Finally Acknowledged His Granddaughter Makes the Situation Even Worse

As RedState reported, after four long years, Joe Biden has finally acknowledged the existence of his…

Be Ready: The Authoritarian Left Is Increasingly Using the Government to Suppress Free Speech

It seems the authoritarian left is growing even more authoritarian as of late, especially when it…

Today in History: Aug. 3, deadly Walmart shooting in Texas

Today in History Today is Thursday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2023. There are 150…

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Pajama Pants Under Blazer Prevail for Now: Remember Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s plan to bring…

‘We kept getting outbid’: Californians moving to Texas explain why they’re changing states

 

State representative runs for reelection

TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — A current Conservative Texas representative announced he will be running for reelection on…

David Spiller announces re-election for Texas State House

Conservative Texas State House Representative David Spiller announced his re-election for Texas State House District 68.…

Reynolds using ARPA funds to send troops to Texas border

(The Center Square) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is using money from the American Rescue Plan…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott responds to border barrier lawsuit

Governor Abbott was asked about the current lawsuit by the Justice Department against Texas for placing…

Texas is separating families at the border in apparent ‘harsh and cruel’ shift in policy, immigration attorney says

Texas has separated at least 26 migrant family units on the southern border since July 10…

Matt Krause announces campaign for Tarrant County Commissioners Court seat

Republican Matt Krause, a former Texas House representative, announced Tuesday that he will seek a spot…

Economist: Texas faces $9.5 billion in losses if record-breaking heatwave persists

If the overall temperature rises one degree higher than the historical average between now and 2050,…

Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted unanimously Sunday evening to make acting President…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

The study cited by a Texas judge in the abortion pill mifepristone case is now under…

Texas Attorney General’s office has been instrumental in laying down a nationwide conservative legal framework

A Texas Tribune series takes a deep dive into how the office has developed into a…

Former TX House representative says he’ll run in 2024 Tarrant County commissioners race

“Tarrant County is the last remaining large Republican County in the entire country. Precinct 3 demands…

R.F.K.-Aligned Super PAC Draws Heavily From a Republican Megadonor

A super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid for the Democratic nomination received $5 million…

Identity of woman in alleged Paxton affair revealed, raising impeachment conflict concerns

On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawyers requested that the Senate toss out most of…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

Pharmaceutical sciences professor Chris Adkins was perusing news on his computer in December when he came…

Today on Texas Standard: Unraveling the ‘Iron Pipeline’ of gun smuggling from Texas to Mexico

Criminal organizations in Mexico are often armed with high-powered firearms, many of which originate from the…

Conservatives target DeSantis on national abortion ban

“A pro-life president has a duty to protect the lives of all Americans.”  

One Texas lawmaker, at least, puts people over party

For a democracy to function, elected officials must be able to rise above party politics, self-gain…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

The authors of the study exaggerated their findings and visually misrepresented them in ways that are…

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