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June 3

Youngkin sets date for special election to fill deep-blue House seat

A special election in Virginia's 11th Congressional District on Sept. 9 will fill the seat of late Rep. Gerry Connolly, with multiple candidates vying for the position.

May 26

Texas governor makes it 'crystal clear' only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a resolution to amend the state constitution, ensuring only U.S. citizens can vote, pending voter approval in November.

May 4

Texas Gov. Abbott signs $1 billion voucher program into law, capping off win for school choice advocates

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a school choice bill into law on Saturday that will allocate $1 billion for parents to pay for their child's private school tuition.

May 1

Republican gov slams city for considering 'antisemitic' resolution, threatens to pull funding

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to the mayor of San Marcos as its council prepares to vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Abbott said the measure was "antisemitic" and "anti-Texas."

April 30

Texas hospitals hit with $122 million bill for illegal immigrants' care in single month

Texas hospitals were billed nearly $122 million in health care costs racked up by illegal immigrants for one month last year, according to a new report.

April 23

Texas creates its own version of DOGE as Gov. Greg Abbott says regulatory environment is 'too burdensome'

Texas has created its own version of DOGE that is intended to slash regulations and get rid of some rules that are too burdensome, officials said Wednesday.

April 16

Texas poised to create its own version of DOGE as bill passes both chambers

Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would establish a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Elon Musk's federal model. The state agency will focus on cutting bureaucracy and improving government services.

March 26, 2025

'The View' hosts call out Jasmine Crockett for mocking Greg Abbott's disability, say it was 'beneath her'

"The View" co-hosts denounced comments from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, aimed at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and urged her to publicly apologize.

March 26, 2025

Rep Jasmine Crockett refuses to apologize for 'Gov Hot Wheels' comment

Rep. Jasmine Crockett stormed away from an interview with FOX Business after being asked about calling Gov. Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels."

March 26, 2025

Trump shreds 'lowlife' Jasmine Crockett after congresswoman mocked Greg Abbott as ‘Governor Hot Wheels’

President Donald Trump called Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a "lowlife" and "a low-IQ person" after she mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels."