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US Supreme Court denies Texas abortion providers’ request to move case to federal district court

The U.S. Supreme Court denied abortion providers’ request Thursday to return their case, which challenges Senate Bill 8, a law enacted on Sept. 1 that banned abortions after approximately six weeks, back to federal district court from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Gohmert’s race for Texas Attorney General largely financed by two Texas House members

AUSTIN, Texas – East Texas congressman Louie Gohmert pledged last fall to jump into the crowded GOP contest for attorney general only if he could raise $1 million in 10 days.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Report: Texans claim Packers DT Kinglsey Keke off waivers

The Houston Texans have claimed Texas A&M defensive end Kingsley Keke from the Green Bay Packers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2022

Can Beto Compete With Abbott’s Campaign Cash Machine?

The Democratic star can raise money, but the incumbent's war chest is on another level.

Texas Observer · Jan 20, 2022

Biden warns Russia will ‘pay a heavy price’ if Putin launches Ukraine invasion – as it happened

President seeks to clarify comments from Wednesday on Ukraine-Russia crisis amid escalating tension on border – follow all the day’s politics news

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2022

'Mate, you don't need to do this': Brother of Texas hostage taker begs him 'think about your kids' in final phone call

Malik Faisal Akram, 44, who was shot and killed by the FBI, tells his brother: 'I've come to die'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2022

Tesla Giga Austin Is Packed And Buzzing: Best Drone Footage Yet

Tesla's Texas Gigafactory is set to open any day now, and it appears it's already highly operational. This drone footage gives us a close look at the inside.

InsideEVs · Jan 20, 2022

The Real Scandal of Varsity Blues

Texas’s former men’s tennis coach says he’s paid for his mistakes. What he wants to know is why nobody in charge has.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 20, 2022

FBI conducts "court-authorized" search of Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home

"The FBI cannot provide further comment on an ongoing investigation," a spokesperson said.

Axios · Jan 20, 2022

'Rise in violent rhetoric': Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats - Roll Call

Two-thirds of lawmakers who responded to a CQ Roll Call survey reported experiencing death threats as America's politics grow more heated.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2022