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August 9, 2023

Ex-NCAA swimmers Paula Scanlan, Riley Gaines blast 'hateful' protesters at Texas bill signing

Ex-NCAA Division I swimmers Paula Scanlan and Riley Gaines condemned protests outside a Texas bill signing Monday, but told "Fox & Friends" that despite the hostility, "It's worth it."

August 7, 2023

Riley Gaines, activists say they were spat on, attacked by protesters at ceremonial bill signing in Texas

Protesters at the signing of the "Safe Women's Sports Act" in Texas on Monday were accused of spitting and throwing bottles at attendees including IWN chapter leader Michelle Evans.

July 29, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott defends decision to build floating border wall amid immigration crisis

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Friday in front of the state's Republican County chairs about the recent decision to build floating barriers along the Rio Grande.

July 26, 2023

Beto O'Rourke demands Biden confront Abbott on border security in blistering essay: 'Stop this madness'

Former Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke called out President Biden in an op-ed Wednesday and demanded he confront Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over border security measures.

July 25, 2023

'The View' co-host Joy Behar says Gov Greg Abbott a 'sadist'

ABC's Joy Behar claimed Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is a "sadist" during "The View" on Tuesday while discussing the state's border security measures.

July 24, 2023

Texas Gov Abbott swipes Biden in latest war of words over border security, impending DOJ lawsuit

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is staring down a lawsuit from the Department of Justice, doubled down in criticizing President Biden on Sunday.

July 14, 2023

Texas families, doctors file lawsuit challenging ban on gender transition treatments

A group of doctors and families of transgender youth have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Texas' law prohibiting gender transition care for minors.

July 2, 2023

Texas sends another migrant bus to Los Angeles church ahead of July 4th

A second bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived at a church in Los Angeles on Saturday. The first bus arrived at the same church less than three weeks ago.

June 19, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says ‘rogue’ DAs who don’t uphold the law ‘will be held accountable'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that House Bill 17, which he signed into law earlier this month, will help ensure that "rogue" district attorneys are held accountable.

June 16, 2023

Los Angeles City Council pushes for probe into Texas bussing of migrants to city

Los Angeles lawmakers are pushing for the investigation of the transporting of migrants from Texas to the city.