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Arizona Governor Vetoes GOP Proposal to Arrest and Deport Migrants, Sparks Controversy

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Phoenix, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered a powerful blow to Republicans in the state by vetoing a GOP-backed bill that aimed to grant Arizona the authority to arrest and deport migrants. The veto marks the first of the 2024 legislative session for Hobbs, who issued a record-breaking 143 vetoes last year, and deepens the divide between the governor and the Republican majority. The legislation, titled the “Arizona Border Invasion Act,” would have criminalized crossing the state’s southern border outside of designated ports of entry and allowed local police to arrest migrants suspected of … Read more

Houston District Attorney’s Surprising Move: Tapping State GOP Lawyer to Investigate Lina Hidalgo’s Office Sparks Controversy

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – The hiring of a lawyer with ties to the state’s Republican Party by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has raised questions and sparked controversy. Ogg’s decision to enlist a state GOP lawyer for an investigation into the office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo has led to speculation about political motivations and potential conflicts of interest. The move by Ogg, a Democrat, to hire Mary Nan Huffman, who has previously run for multiple Republican positions, has drawn criticism from those who question the impartiality of the investigation. Hidalgo, also a Democrat, oversees … Read more

Former GOP Candidate Tim Scott Evades Questions on Trump’s Liable Verdict in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, Focuses on Return to Normalcy

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Washington, D.C. – Former Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott found himself in an uncomfortable position when pressed by ABC news reporter Martha Raddatz regarding former President Donald Trump’s recent legal troubles. Raddatz questioned whether Trump being found liable for sexual abuse and being ordered to pay author E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million bothered Scott or his supporters. Scott appeared surprised and unprepared for the question, responding, “Myself and all the voters that support Donald Trump support a return to normalcy as it relates to what affects their kitchen table. The average person in our country … Read more

Texas Senate Candidate Backed by State GOP Leaders Allowed to Continue Campaigning Amid Eligibility Questions

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Austin, Texas – A Texas Senate candidate backed by state GOP leaders has received mixed news regarding his eligibility to campaign. A judge has allowed Brent Hagenbuch to continue his campaign, but has also refused to dismiss a case questioning his residency, allowing it to proceed before the March primary. Hagenbuch, who has the support of Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, has been facing allegations that he did not meet the residency requirement when filing for the office. The ruling came from Judge Lee Gabriel in a lawsuit filed by Hagenbuch’s opponent, … Read more