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Beto O’Rourke thrown out of Texas shooting press conference after shouting down speakers

Mr O’Rourke told Mr Abbott that the shooting was ‘on him’ and ‘totally predictable’

The Independent UK

Furious Beto O'Rourke tells Texas governor 'it's on you!' after school massacre

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was heckled by upcoming election rival Beto O'Rourke as he updated the press on the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting, and was told "it's on you!"

Daily Mirror

Trump refuses to back out of National Rifle Association convention in Texas despite school massacre

Former president Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz are set to be featured speakers at the pro-gun confab

The Independent UK

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Jonathan Bernstein: Looking for midterm drama on the Democratic side? Sorry

Most of the focus during midterm primary season has been on the Republicans. Rightly so; after all, not only are there important internal fights playing out in GOP nomination battles, but the outcome could determine the fate of U.S. democracy. It’s a huge story that Pennsylvania Republicans have chosen a…

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Most Texans support legalizing pot, but Gov. Greg Abbott says no

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is unmoved by a new poll revealing that a majority of Texans support legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use.

Tribune News Service

Former staff at Lauren Boebert’s restaurant call her a ‘monster’ who once pointed gun at Obama supporter, report says

‘The second the restaurant blew up, her head blew up, and it became something entirely different,’ ex-waitress says

The Independent UK

Will the threat to abortion rights be enough to get jaded Texas Democrats to vote?

Democrats are hoping voters will be more fired up to turn out for them this year because of abortion rights, but some voters in Texas expressed reservations that the party could deliver on the issue.

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Texas Gov. Abbott sparks backlash with talk of rolling back free school for immigrant kids

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has infuriated immigration advocates and educators by suggesting Texas may challenge a longstanding U.S. Supreme Court decision that says states and localities can’t bar unauthorized immigrant children from attending public schools.

Tribune News Service

Here’s how Americans can fight back to protect abortion rights

A Democratic majority in both houses of Congress could make abortion a right by law, and it’s worth remembering that Mexico, Ireland and Argentina are among the countries that recently did so

The Guardian - US

Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke tests positive for COVID-19

Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke says he has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

Abbott stunt could raise food costs

"This is not just a localized issue. It's going to hit you in St. Louis or up in Seattle," advocate warns

Salon

Beto O’Rourke touts education, jobs and health care in run for Texas governor

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — With the uproar over last year’s winter storm in a holding pattern, Democratic nominee for governor Beto O’Rourke is trying to sell Texas voters on bread-and-butter issues that he hopes will compel them to fire incumbent Greg Abbott.

Tribune News Service

Abbott plan to bus migrants to DC condemned as ‘gimmick’ by Texas Republican as it emerges scheme would be voluntary

Governor’s bussing and chartered flight program will be entirely voluntary, according to officials

The Independent UK

Texas governor’s plans to bus migrants to Capitol met with bipartisan criticism

Republican Greg Abbott’s botched new policy is in response to Biden’s decision to rescind hardline Trump-era immigration policy

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Kelcy Warren’s Defamation Suit Has Beto O’Rourke Spoiling for a Fight

Texas has strong protections against frivolous defamation suits that impede public discourse. Will the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful use them?

The Independent UK

Anger as Texas attorney general declares Pride Week ‘illegal’

‘The Texas Legislature has made it clear that when it comes to sex education, parents – not school districts – are in charge,’ writes Ken Paxton

Texas Observer

Guardian of the Guard

Jason Featherston, who has devoted more than half his life to the National Guard, is now the leading critic of Governor Greg Abbott’s border surge.

Tribune News Service

Beto O’Rourke officially responds to oil pipeline billionaire Kelcy Warren’s defamation lawsuit

DALLAS — Democratic nominee for governor Beto O’Rourke on Monday reaffirmed that he wouldn’t let a defamation lawsuit brought by billionaire energy executive Kelcy Warrant “silence” him from telling Texans how Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s allowed energy companies to “profit off last year’s power grid failure.”

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The Independent UK

Oil billionaire GOP donor sues Beto O'Rourke for defamation

A Texas oil pipeline billionaire is suing Beto O’Rourke for defamation after the Democrat criticized his $1 million donation to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign following last year’s deadly winter blackout

The Independent UK

O'Rourke to release book on voting during Texas governor bid

Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke has a book coming out in the middle of his run for Texas governor about voting rights

Tribune News Service

Beto O'Rourke to visit 20 cities over 12 days to mark anniversary of winter freeze

AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke will travel to 20 cities and towns across Texas over 12 days to mark the anniversary of the deadly February winter storms and power outages, his campaign announced Monday.

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