Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual, attempted and failed to convince a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to relocate a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit to Texas. The lawsuit pertains to Musk's delayed disclosure of his growing stake in Twitter. His justification for the move was that his demanding schedule would make it difficult for him to defend … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Fails to Shift SEC’s Twitter Lawsuit Away from DC
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Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured, Shooter Killed
A gunman opened fire at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday, resulting in the death of one detainee, injuries to two others, and the gunman himself succumbing to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The assailant, armed with a rifle, launched his attack from a nearby rooftop, authorities reveal. Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux … [Read more...] about Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured, Shooter Killed
Abbott Cites ‘Safety for Kids’ as He Declares THC Ban
The state of Texas has taken new steps to regulate THC products, with Governor Greg Abbott issuing an executive order that affects both minors and adults. This development follows months of legislative debate and failed attempts to pass comprehensive legislation on the matter. The governor's order prohibits the sale of THC products to minors and bans the combination of THC … [Read more...] about Abbott Cites ‘Safety for Kids’ as He Declares THC Ban
Paxton Calls on Texas Students to Recite Lord’s Prayer in Classrooms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is advocating for public school students to recite the Lord's Prayer during designated timeframes in accordance with a recent state law regarding religion in schools. This development follows earlier reports of Republican leaders' attempts to explore the limits of the separation between church and state in the field of education. The new … [Read more...] about Paxton Calls on Texas Students to Recite Lord’s Prayer in Classrooms
Abbott Signs Texas Redistricting Law, Shaping State’s Political Landscape
Texas' Republican Governor, Greg Abbott, has appended his signature to the state's new redistricting plan. This development comes after the Texas Senate authorizes a new congressional voting map, slanted in the GOP's favor, which was subsequently sent to Governor Abbott for his approval. He announced this decision on social media with a brief video, stating, "Today, I signed … [Read more...] about Abbott Signs Texas Redistricting Law, Shaping State’s Political Landscape