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As The Press Cheers, Biden Turns Into Foggy Joe and Undercuts the January 6 Commission
The pliant journalists who cannot stop applauding the new “Tough Joe” fail to actually listen to…
What to know about name, image and likeness deals in college, HS sports
How have NIL deals impacted college sports so far, and can high school athletes cash in?…
Smells Like Cover-up: Garland Tries to Shut Down DOJ Employees Talking to Congress
We’ve been seeing a lot of FBI folks coming forward to blow the whistle on the…
Biden talks crime prevention, gun control in PA
The White House said Biden will use his visit to call out Republicans for opposing his…
Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform
The governor has made a vocal enemy in the families of Robb Elementary shooting victims. They…
Amidst the Election Dooming, Hope Arises in Georgia
As November approaches, a distinct and coordinated attempt by the media to paint Democrats as resurgent…
Gov. Abbott announces DPS security measures for Uvalde ISD
The announcement comes as the district prepares for the upcoming school year, which starts on September…
Larry Hogan Says the GOP Should Avoid ‘Unelectable’ Candidates and I Have Thoughts
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appeared on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” program on Sunday and as…
Yes, eligible public service workers can still get full federal student loan forgiveness
While President Biden’s recent announcement impacts a wider group of borrowers, there’s an existing program that…
MLB players’ association trying to unionize minor leaguers
While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn…
Emerging Details From the New Iran Deal Show More Bad Ideas and No Enforcement Mechanisms
One of the Biden Administration’s top foreign policy goals since coming into office has been to…
Roy Blunt Wilts in New Stephanopoulos Interview, Gives Leftists the Soundbite They Want on Trump, Documents
It’s a wonder sometimes that some Republicans manage to get through the day without tripping over…
Biden DNI Makes Troubling Announcement About Documents Seized During Trump Raid
As we noted earlier, a judge has signaled that she’s likely to grant the request of…
Beto O’Rourke postpones events after being hospitalized
The Democratic candidate for Texas governor will be resting at home in El Paso, he said.
Next on the GOP’s List: Starving Queer Kids
Nothing says “family values” like fighting for the right to starve LGBTQ+ kids. That’s the latest…
The Pulitzer Prize Dis-Honors: Pretend Dogs, Fake Food Holidays, and Real Fruit Art Thefts
Our weekly recognition of less-than-meritorious excellence in journalism worthy of a skewed version of Pulitzer Prize…
RedState Weekly Briefing: Biden Impeachable, Comeback Unreachable, Stelter Screechable
Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…
A Revealing Admission is Made About What – and Who – Were Behind Biden’s Student Debt Plan
Since the announcement on Tuesday that Joe Biden was going to be unilaterally “forgiving” billions in…
As his district gets redder, Uvalde’s Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage
Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the city's…
When Senator Leahy laughed with Raul Castro
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the most senior and longest-serving member of the Senate, is retiring at…
Providers ready to help out of state after Texas ‘trigger law’ goes into effect two months after fall of Roe v. Wade
SAN ANTONIO – Texas’ “trigger” law takes effect Thursday, two months after the U.S. Supreme Court…
Trump’s Crosshairs Have Centered on Mitch McConnell
Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is an old-guard Republican that has outlived so many other politicians…
Whistleblowers Reveal How Far FBI Brass Went to Shut Down Hunter Biden Case
We’ve been hearing a lot of concerning revelations from a flood of whistleblowers revealing the bias…
What Do Cheech, Chong, and Bad Bunny Have to Do With Nevada’s Most Coveted Commission?
On Tuesday, the uniformly Democratic and undeniably powerful Clark County Commission declared August 22, “Cheech and…
Joe Biden Wakes up to Democratic Mutiny on Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
President Joe Biden’s unilateral move to implement a student loan forgiveness plan that “will include at…
Texas’ trigger law goes into effect Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
Most abortions became illegal in Texas last year. That’s when Senate Bill 8 went into effect.…
Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine
Texas, the largest state to restrict abortions, now has three significant bans on the books, setting…
Twitter faces regulator questions on fake accounts
While it’s not clear whether there’s a formal investigation, the SEC has asked Twitter about how…
Leftists Lose It on CNN’s Jake Tapper After Making the Mistake of Doing Something a Moderate Would
Jake Tapper would hardly be considered moderate. He’s made it clear that he’s very supportive of…
Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
If his plan survives legal challenges that are almost certain to come, it could offer a…
The Internal Revenue Service Is Not the Only Armed Agency to Worry About
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
Updated August 24, 2022 at 1:18 PM ET On Wednesday, President Biden announced a sweeping effort…
Dooming and Glooming Over the Latest Election Results
Tuesday’s election results were certainly interesting and in many ways, they were a tale of two…
T-Squared: Pete Buttigieg will open #TribFest22
The U.S. transportation secretary will formally kick off The Texas Tribune Festival in a conversation about…
“It’s a living hell”: Scorching heat in Texas prisons revives air-conditioning debate
Texas heat has killed prisoners and cost the state millions in wrongful death and civil rights…
In Texas’ most competitive congressional race, neither candidate is running toward the center
Progressive Democrat Michelle Vallejo and conservative Republican Monica De La Cruz face off in a South…
Slathering After the Presidency, Newsom’s Veto of SB 57 Was Pure Political Calculation
A broken clock is right twice a day. California Governor Gavin Newsom became the poster child…
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Florida, New York, and Oklahoma
Another Tuesday, another set of primaries. This week, it’s primaries in Florida and New York, (with…
President Biden expected to announce up to $10k in loan forgiveness
The president will announce a move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for…
Records: Less than a quarter of BCSO deputy COVID-19 benefits claims have been approved
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County sheriff’s detention officers and deputies who have applied for COVID-19 workers’…
No, Florida doesn’t have a statewide banned book list, like viral meme claims
VERIFY viewers asked if a meme showing a list of banned books in Florida is real.…
Staunch Progressive Lists Six Reasons Why Biden Should Not Cancel Student Debt
As an announcement day is set regarding Biden’s decision on student debt relief, staunch progressive Ben…
A North Texas school district now lets teachers reject children’s pronouns — even if parents approve of them
The Grapevine-Colleyville district, between Dallas and Fort Worth, added two conservative members to its seven-member school…
Former Twitter exec blows whistle on cybersecurity, fake account issues
Twitter accused the former security chief of “opportunistic timing” as it gears up for a legal…
Newsom Receives Praise From Rare Places After Vetoing the SB 57 Safe Injection Sites Bill, Fueling 2024 Speculation
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 57 on Monday, drawing praise from rare places, and…
Not a Joke: Biden to Hold ‘Unity Summit’ After Purposely Dividing America Since First Day in Office
You can’t make this stuff up. Thankfully, as a political pundit, I don’t have to. If…
Purported Leftist ‘Thought Leader’ Confirms Some of Our Worst Fears About Democrats
Though we understandably focus a lot on the big-name movers and shakers in the Democrat party…
Third California Court in a Week Rules Against the Government Regarding COVID Lockdown Orders
Encouraging news out of California as the third court in a week has ruled against the…
Dems in Deep Trouble: ‘Suffering Index’ Hits Highest in History of Measuring
Democrats are trying to deny reality in order to win the midterms. In the land of…
Oz Goes Hard at ‘Sick’ Fetterman for Campaign Cowardice, Receives Some Good News
John Fetterman is not well. That’s been obvious to anyone following the senate race currently going…
Have You Wondered What Has Become of That Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plot? The FBI Would Rather You Forget – Here’s Why
The FBI has made a complete mess of that supposed kidnap plot, because it was their…
Can Conservatives Get Rid of Mitch McConnell? And Should They?
There are routine calls for Republicans to do something about Mitch McConnell. And I get it.…
Everyone Hates Joe Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin’s political survival act has been one of the more fascinating to watch over…
It Turns Out Most Democrats Don’t Want Joe Biden Anywhere Near Their Campaigns
This probably shouldn’t shock you. It didn’t shock me. But it is interesting that an outlet…
WATCH: Tucker Carlson Calls out Mehmet Oz, Explains How Oz Could Defeat Fetterman
Fox News host Tucker Carlson began his monologue on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” with a message to…
Nevada’s GOP Is RED HOT in Polling, While RINO Faction Whines
Recent polls show Nevada’s GOP Nominees are blasting ahead of their Democrat incumbent opponents. As my…
The Democrat ‘Comeback’ Is Crashing and Burning
If you’ve been following the political chatter for the last month or so, one common theme…
Wait, Nevada Dems Are Dodging Unpopular Biden, Not Abortion, on Campaign Trail
When Vice President Kamala Harris held an abortion roundtable in Nevada, it was poorly attended by…
RNC Plays Long Game In Arizona With Hispanic Community Center Opening
The Republican National Committee opened a Hispanic community center in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday in an…
Has the Embattled FBI Become the GOP’s ‘Bogeyman,’ or ‘Joe Biden’s Personal Gestapo’?
Who’da thunk today’s FBI would make the bureau under former director James Comey look like a…
Tucker Carlson Attempts to Alert GOP, Says Democrats Currently Have Strong Chance of Holding Congress in November
Fox News host Tucker Carlson is attempting to alert Republican congressional leaders and the GOP base…
Texas Matters: Gillespie County and The Democracy Erosion Engine
After the 2020 Presidential Election, election administrator offices across the country began to receive a flood…
Internet Reacts Mom goes viral for prepping 5-year-old in school shooting drill, sparks conversation
The video has sparked conversation on school safety and preparing your children for back-to-school. OKLAHOMA, USA…
Post-Roe Florida Follows Its Laws, Yet the Death Merchants Still Have Conniption Fits
Like many red states, Florida prepared its laws for the consequences of a post-Roe world. Those…
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Differences Surface in GOP Opposition to Abortion in Post-Roe America
Broad condemnation of abortion among conservatives was nearly universal for almost 50 years. Now, in the…
Louie Gohmert leaves Congress having passed one law and spread countless falsehoods
Gohmert was a precursor to former President Donald Trump's brand of populist, establishment-bucking conservatism that delights…
A West Texas coffee shop owner is giving away Plan B for free as fight over contraception access takes hold
Last May, Lubbock became the biggest city in Texas to ban abortion within city limits. Now,…
Breast cancer survivor champions federal lymphedema legislation
SAN ANTONIO – All it took was a nick from a knife, cutting vegetables she held…
Drug Price Controls in Inflation Reduction Act Will Do More Harm Than Good
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
After the Robb Elementary shooting, some Uvalde parents are choosing private or online education
Following a state report showing that almost 400 law enforcement officers showed up at the school…
More Black Americans live in Texas than any other state. Two years after George Floyd’s murder, many reconsider their future here.
In interviews, Black Texans expressed frustration over uneven progress, restrictions on teaching about racism in public…
Paul Burka, Texas political journalism titan and “soul” of Texas Monthly newsroom, dies at 80
"He understood Texas and Texas politics better than anyone ever has," former Texas Monthly editor Bill…
Pablo Vegas, a utility executive in Ohio, named ERCOT’s new CEO
The state power grid operator has been run by an interim chief since the previous CEO…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters to Register by April 7 to Vote in May 7 Constitutional Amendment, Local Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not…
Governor Abbott Announces ALERRT Travel Assistance, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) is accepting applications from law…
Pence: ‘I would consider’ testifying to Jan. 6 committee
"The American people have a right to know what happened," Pence said. "And in the months…
Indiana Legislature first to approve abortion bans post Roe
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions…
Trump world takes stock of which Republicans back him against the FBI
Donald Trump’s team and allies are moving swiftly to draw political benefit from an unannounced search…
Governor Abbott, DPS Announce Security Measures For Uvalde ISD
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be providing more than…
What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT Explains
On May 18th, 2018, a teenage gunman shot 12 people at Sante Fe High School near…
How Schumer’s messy style delivers for Dems: ‘I persist’
Shoes off, an almost-empty container of leftovers, an unfinished glass of wine — this was the…
Stock Market Today – 8/8: Stocks Higher as Investors Look to July Inflation Numbers
Stock-index futures rise as investors assess the Senate’s sweeping bill on clean energy, healthcare and taxes,…
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Senate Democrats pass budget package, a victory for Biden WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their election-year…
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Dems’ climate, energy, tax bill clears initial Senate hurdle WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats started pushing their…
Judge: Green Party candidate belongs on N. Carolina ballot
The North Carolina Green Party’s U.S. Senate candidate must be placed on the November ballot, a…
Governor Abbott Provides $1.25 Million Grant To Uvalde School District For Trauma-Informed Counseling
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to…
Texas universities promised action after summer’s racial reckoning. But they're still reluctant to shed Confederate relics.
Texas universities promised action after summer’s racial reckoning. But they’re still reluctant to shed Confederate relics. …
Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot
Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot The U.S.…
The Lege This Week: Texas Lawmakers Tackle the Budget
The Lege This Week: Texas Lawmakers Tackle the Budget Welcome to the 87th Legislative Session.…
Republicans and Democrats both want to repeal part of a digital content law, but experts say that will be extremely tough
Republicans and Democrats both want to repeal part of a digital content law, but experts say…
Toxic substance or water supply? Lawmakers to weigh whether wastewater from oil fields could replenish the state's aquifers
Toxic substance or water supply? Lawmakers to weigh whether wastewater from oil fields could replenish the…
COVID-19’s Deadly Toll on Texas Workers
COVID-19’s Deadly Toll on Texas Workers Graveyard Shift As COVID-19 devastates workers unable to stay…
Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration …
Texas Republicans Fanned the Flames of Insurrection Long Before January 6
Texas Republicans Fanned the Flames of Insurrection Long Before January 6 In the week since…
Texas schools are wary of losing funding gains lawmakers provided in 2019
Texas schools are wary of losing funding gains lawmakers provided in 2019 Student Kaison Hockenbarger…
A Texas lawmaker worked with the state restaurant association to draft an alcohol-to-go bill. His wife lobbies for the group.
A Texas lawmaker worked with the state restaurant association to draft an alcohol-to-go bill. His wife…
U.S. representatives from Texas vote along party lines on resolution asking Pence to remove Trump from office
U.S. representatives from Texas vote along party lines on resolution asking Pence to remove Trump from…
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks On Opening Day Of The Texas Legislature
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks On Opening Day Of The Texas Legislature Governor Greg Abbott today…
Recession cuts how much lawmakers can spend with the next state budget, but decrease isn’t as bad as feared
Recession cuts how much lawmakers can spend with the next state budget, but decrease isn’t as…
In 2021, the Texas Legislature remains mostly white and male
In 2021, the Texas Legislature remains mostly white and male Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The…
Loon Star: Mr. Cruz goes to Washington
Loon Star: Mr. Cruz goes to Washington Ted Cruz was one of two Senate ringleaders…
Ted Cruz faces fierce blowback after his objection to Joe Biden’s victory and riot at the U.S. Capitol
Ted Cruz faces fierce blowback after his objection to Joe Biden’s victory and riot at the…
Some Texas Republicans decried Capitol insurrection — but didn’t connect the violence to their own rhetoric
Some Texas Republicans decried Capitol insurrection — but didn’t connect the violence to their own rhetoric …
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Swears-In Senator Drew Springer
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Swears-In Senator Drew Springer Senator Drew Springer will serve as state…
Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Seeks Nominations For The 2021 Barbara Jordan Media Awards
Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Seeks Nominations For The 2021 Barbara Jordan Media Awards …
Sheldon Adelson Bets Big on Texas Casinos
Sheldon Adelson Bets Big on Texas Casinos When a big political player comes waltzing into…
Texas legislators eye tougher rules on chemical tanks to prevent explosions, spills during storms
Texas legislators eye tougher rules on chemical tanks to prevent explosions, spills during storms Texas…