Greg Abbott Orders Statewide Probe Into Potential Child Care Funding Fraud

Governor Greg Abbott has directed Texas state agencies to launch investigations into potential fraud involving subsidized child care funding, citing growing concerns about the misuse of taxpayer dollars and the need to protect the integrity of state-administered assistance programs. READ MORE.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "Five years ago today, Trump incited the gravest attack on American democracy since the Civil War. I walked past broken glass and bloodstains inside the Capitol to certify the election and stand against tyranny."

Senator John Cornyn: "When your best lawyers are fired as whistleblowers, taxpayers have to pick up the tab for outside lawyers."

Congressional Candidate Colin Allred: "Five years later, the truth hasn't changed: Our democracy survives only when leaders have the courage to defend it."

Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Hinojosa: "Andrew knows as well as I do that this November we will have the best chance in a generation to take our state back and elect a leader who works as hard as Texans do."

Greg Abbott Orders Statewide Probe Into Potential Child Care Funding Fraud — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott has directed Texas state agencies to launch investigations into potential fraud involving subsidized child care funding, citing growing concerns about the misuse of taxpayer dollars and the need to protect the integrity of state-administered assistance programs.

Andrew White Drops Democratic Gubernatorial Bid, Endorses Gina Hinojosa — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Houston businessman Andrew White has ended his democratic campaign for Texas governor and thrown his support behind state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, consolidating the field as the primary election draws closer.

Maduro Appears in US Courtroom Pleading Not Guilty on Drug Trafficking Charges — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Deposed Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court Monday afternoon, protesting his capture as he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges.

China Reacts to Maduro's Capture with Diplomatic Demands — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — China has strongly condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, stating that it is a violation of international law and a threat to peace and security in Latin America.

Greg Abbott Orders Statewide Probe Into Potential Child Care Funding Fraud — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Warm stretch continues for North Texas, with elevated fire threat on Tuesday — By Michael Autovino for CBS News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina