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Governor Abbott Slams NYC Mayor over “Baseless” Lawsuit against Texas Busing Companies

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 Texas busing companies, seeking $700 million in damages. However, Texas Governor Greg Abbott believes that the mayor has targeted the wrong party and called the lawsuit baseless. Abbott argues that if Adams truly wants to combat the influx of illegal immigrants into New York, he should be suing President Joe Biden instead. The governor blames Biden’s policies for the large number of immigrants entering the country, which in turn leads to many of them heading to New York. Abbott is confident that Adams … Read more

Fox News Host Grills Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Controversial State Law Defying Supreme Court Precedent

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AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted by Fox News host Shannon Bream on Sunday regarding a new state law that may challenge a precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court. Abbott has been taking action to address border security as his state sees an influx of illegal migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. According to agency data, there were 3.2 million encounters with the U.S. Border Patrol in the 2023 fiscal year, which concluded in September. In an effort to deter migrants from entering Texas, Abbott has implemented measures such as using … Read more

California Concealed Carry Ban Blocked by Appeals Court, Governor Newsom Vows to Appeal

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Sacramento, California — A law in California that would have prohibited residents from carrying guns in most public spaces has once again been blocked from taking effect. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the decision to temporarily allow the law in 2024. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, known as SB2, in September. SB2 aimed to ban Californians, including those with concealed carry weapons permits, from carrying firearms in 26 types of public places. The law also introduced new requirements for individuals seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more

Local Attorney Brennan Keeler Appointed as Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit by Governor DeSantis

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HOBE SOUND, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed attorney Brennan Keeler as a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Hobe Sound. Keeler, who is based in Hobe Sound, has a background in criminal prosecution and legal counsel on the Treasure Coast. This appointment comes after the retirement of former Circuit Court Judge Robert Belanger, who had held the seat for nearly two decades. Before his appointment, Keeler represented the Palm Beach County police officers’ union. His career history, as detailed in his application to the nominating commission of the 19th Judicial Circuit, shows … Read more