Texas is on the verge of making illegal border crossings a state crime. Here’s what you need to know.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign Senate Bill 4, which would make it a state crime to cross the border between ports of entry, allow police to arrest people who do and require judges to order them to return to Mexico.
Texas grid faces winter after failed attempt to get more power online
Industry experts continue to argue over whether the electricity market in Texas needs to change to make the grid more reliable in winter and summer.
Alaskan Native Americans unleash on Biden admin’s climate agenda: ‘Communities and culture are at risk’
The Biden administration is facing heavy criticism from Native Alaskans over its crackdown on oil and gas drilling in Alaska, activity which generates tax revenue vital for key state and local programs. Native Alaskan leaders have particularly taken issue with the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) recent actions blocking future oil and gas development in Read More
Henry Kissinger’s friends, former colleagues reflect on his legacy: ‘A titanic figure’
The late Henry Kissinger, an esteemed German-born diplomat and statesman known for his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era, is described by former colleagues and friends as “a really brilliant negotiator.” Kissinger died at the age of 100 on Wednesday. His legacy included vilification as well as a Nobel Peace Prize. Read More
Red vs Blue State Debate highlights: Top 5 moments from the DeSantis, Newsom slugfest
The Fox News debate between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had several tense moments as the two governors clashed over policies related to abortion, crime, taxes and COVID-19. The first-of-its-kind showdown hosted by Fox News’ Sean Hannity put a spotlight on various areas of disagreement between Newsom and DeSantis. Read More
House to attempt to expel George Santos for a third time, as Johnson says members will ‘vote their conscience’
The House of Representatives will try for the third time Friday to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress amid a slew of accusations against him, including alleged campaign finance abuses. But some are concerned a successful expulsion of Santos could set an unnecessary precedent. Santos, R-N.Y., survived the first two efforts to expel him from Read More
Conservatives praise DeSantis debate performance against Newsom on social media: ‘Whipped him’
Conservatives across social media celebrated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ debate performance against California Gov. Gavin Newsom and outlined why they thought he won the Fox News debate. “DeSantis is kicking Newsom’s ass,” conservative radio host Mark Levin posted on X. “In fact, Newsom is looking and sounding silly.” “DeSantis went up against the Democrat Party Read More
Trump campaign calls DeSantis ‘thirsty OnlyFans wannabe’ for debating Newsom: ‘Kiss of death’
Former President Donald Trump’s team went after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a scathing message on Truth Social on Thursday saying that his GOP opponent is “thirsty” like an “OnlyFans” model and debating California Gov. Gavin Newsom because he is “so desperate for attention.” “Ron DeSanctimonious is acting more like a thirsty, third-rate OnlyFans wannabe Read More
Newsom, DeSantis debate gets heated over COVID, tax polices: ‘You did a lot of damage’
The Fox News debate between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly got heated Thursday evening as the two sparred about their respective track records. Newsom and DeSantis particularly traded jabs over their states’ different approaches to tax policy and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “He has one of the Read More
Democrats call for resignation of Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler amid sexual battery allegations
The Sarasota Police Department is currently running a criminal investigation over allegations of sexual battery against Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler. As of Thursday, police confirmed that investigators have not charged Ziegler with any crimes yet. Police released a heavily redacted report, obscuring details about the accusations, but claiming it involved a rape allegation against Read More