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Texans Protest Elon Musk and Trump Administration at State Capitol — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texans gathered at the State Capitol in Austin to protest the influence of Elon Musk and the actions of the Trump Administration, joining similar demonstrations across the country. The rally, part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement, was sparked by Musk’s appointment to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role that has drawn significant criticism.
O’Rourke Vows to ‘Fight’ Trump’s ‘Third Term Threat’ — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) is sounding the alarm over what he calls a serious and “unconstitutional” threat to American democracy: President Donald Trump’s (R) alleged intention to once again run for office and secure a third term.
Secretary RFK Jr. Visits Texas Amid Growing Measles Outbreak — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to Gaines County, Texas to offer condolences to families affected by Texas’ growing measles outbreak and to evaluate how federal agencies can better support local efforts to contain the virus.
Plesa Slams Governor Abbott's 'School Closure Crisis' in Op-Ed — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D) has penned an op-ed, taking direct aim at Governor Greg Abbott (R) over school closures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and accusing him of deliberately underfunding public schools to push his school voucher agenda. In the op-ed, state Rep. Plesa calls Governor Abbott’s education policy a “manufactured, deliberate and devastating” crisis that is destroying schools in Texas.
Governor Abbott and the National Guard Tackle Border Threats with K9 Units — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas is taking further steps to secure its southern border, with Governor Greg Abbott announcing the collaboration between the Texas National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) K9 unit. This joint effort aims to enhance border security and address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities.
Abbott & Cruz Ask DeSantis & Scott to Bet on Florida-Houston Basketball Game — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Both Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have called upon their Floridian counterparts, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) to engage in a friendly bet as the Houston Cougars and the Florida Gators play in the NCAA Men's basketball national championship tonight.
Texans Protest Elon Musk and Trump Administration at State Capitol — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Abbott's tales don't hide the school closure crisis he created — By State Rep. Mihaela Plesa for The Dallas Morning News
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