Podcast appearances and mentions of Greg Abbott

Senator Josh Hawley: Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, leading the investigation. Organizations Named: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) Unión del Barrio Main Points: Senator Hawley has launched a formal investigation into who is allegedly funding and organizing the riots. Letters have been sent to multiple organizations demanding: Financial records Donor lists Internal communications (emails, texts, chat logs) Travel and lodging records Media and PR strategies Allegations suggest these groups may have provided logistical and financial support to escalate protests into riots. Hawley asserts that such support constitutes criminal conduct, not protected speech. Media Commentary: The document includes a transcript of Senator Hawley’s appearance on Fox News with Jesse Watters. He claims the riots are orchestrated and funded, not spontaneous. He criticizes the Democratic Party, suggesting they are aligned with or supportive of the unrest. He proposes harsher penalties for crimes committed during protests, especially those involving the American flag. Presidential Response: Former President Donald Trump is quoted addressing the situation: Defends the deployment of National Guard and Marines. Threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act if unrest spreads. Labels protesters as “animals” and “paid troublemakers.” Criticizes California leadership and praises conservative governors like Greg Abbott of Texas for proactive measures. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: Nationwide protests against ICE raids are ramping up ahead of “No Kings Day,” a weekend of counter-programming to Trump's birthday military parade. Trump declared he “liberated” LA in a speech to troops, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the military deployment. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott followed by mobilizing the state's National Guard. Trump also announced a pending U.S.-China trade deal that would ease rare earth exports and partially lift U.S. export restrictions, though tariffs on Chinese imports will remain steep. Meanwhile, the U.S. is extending its tariff pause for other countries—contradicting earlier White House statements. Inflation rose just 0.1% in May, bringing the annual rate to 2.4%. Elon Musk publicly apologized to Trump after a reported intervention by GOP allies, seemingly ending their brief online feud. The U.S. is evacuating staff from parts of the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. Trump also urged Israel to halt its Gaza offensive and threats toward Iran. Domestically, the EPA is moving to repeal major pollution regulations on coal and gas plants, including mercury emissions. And in New York, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on one charge of sexual assault, with the jury still deliberating on a third. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: PBS: WATCH: Trump speaks at Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests Axios: No Kings Day: Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard  NYT: Trump Hails Progress With China, but Details Are Sketchy Yahoo Finance: Bessent, asked about Fed chair job, says 'I would like to stay' Treasury secretary until 2029 BBC: Trump's tariffs 'not going away', top adviser says  Axios: Inflation slowed in May despite tariffs, Consumer Price Index shows CNN: Musk called Trump Monday night before expressing regret for harshest criticism of the president Axios: U.S. evacuating personnel from Middle East amid growing tensions with Iran CNN: Trump tells Netanyahu to end Gaza war and stop Iran threats, source says, as US ramps up pressure on Israel CNN: Trump EPA proposes repealing major air pollution and emissions limits for power plants The Guardian: Harvey Weinstein found guilty on one charge in New York sex crimes retrial Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: President Trump says a U.S. trade deal with China is done, subject to final approval from him and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. And Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will deploy the National Guard across parts of the state as anti-ICE protests spread across the country. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling National Guard troops into Texas to respond to immigration raid protests in the state.Texas had a new speaker of the House this legislative session. So how did Rep. Dustin Burrows handle the job?Flights out of the busy, and getting busier, Austin airport have been increasingly delayed because of staffing shortages. […] The post Protests erupt over immigration raids as Abbott calls in National Guard appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Demonstrating that even Texas Democrat leaders must hope for the spectacle of rioting, San Antonio's leftist mayor is furious at Governor Abbott's preemptive call-out of the Texas National Guard for planned pro-criminal illegal alien protests.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Several campaign stories including: Rep. Mitch Little Considering AG Run Will Hancock Replace Hegar — and Trigger a Senate Race? Annise Parker to run for Lina Hidalgo's Harris County judge seat Bexar County Judge Ron Rangel considers campaign run for DA Good riddance: Texas says goodbye to temporary paper license plates in July.Woman wins 5-year battle for compensation after SWAT damaged her Texas home. Well, not yet. McKinney will likely appeal yet again.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: There is a push from the Trump camp for Texas to consider mid-decade redistricting to aid in picking up more Republican seats in Congress. The rumor that such might be considered has been around for a while but now there has been a meeting of Texas Republican members of Congress to discuss such. At present there is not much enthusiasm for such and it comes with big risks. At present, under current conditions, I don't expect much to come of it but, if Governor Abbott were to get aboard, he'd be the one to set it in motion with a Special Session call which would need to be in July, or the very earliest days of August fit time constraints.The New York Times broke the story: White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.City of Abilene officials looking to make home ownership that much more out of reach with another property tax increase. Has anyone actually run the numbers to demonstrate a total net savings, over principal and interest costs, from the proposed “energy improvements?” Most often these things do not produce a net savings.So much of the reporting on arrests by ICE is cleverly misleading propaganda. This Houston Chronicle story is an example: ICE agents arrest 3 people at southwest Houston immigration court. I explain why it is misleading to most as well as why the objections are silly.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

C dans l'air du 11 juin 2025 - Trump envoie les Marines, la contestation s'étendFace à des manifestations contre la police fédérale de l'immigration (ICE) à Los Angeles, le président des Etats-Unis a décidé de miser sur le tout sécuritaire, et a opté pour une militarisation de la crise. Il a ordonné le déploiement de 2 100 membres de la Garde nationale, malgré l'opposition formelle du gouverneur de Californie — du jamais-vu depuis soixante ans.Mais Trump ne s'est pas arrêté là. Il a demandé l'envoi de deux mille membres supplémentaires de la Garde, auxquels s'ajoutent désormais 700 soldats du corps des Marines. Une décision rarissime dans l'histoire récente du pays, immédiatement perçue comme une provocation politique d'ampleur."Les Marines américains ont combattu pour défendre la démocratie. Ce sont des héros. Ils n'ont rien à faire face à leurs propres concitoyens pour satisfaire le fantasme autoritaire d'un président en roue libre", a dénoncé Gavin Newsom, gouverneur de Californie, sur le réseau X. Candidat putatif à la présidentielle de 2028, Newsom n'a pas mâché ses mots, qualifiant la manœuvre d'"attitude antiaméricaine". Il affirme d'ailleurs avoir été menacé d'arrestation par le président lui-même.À Los Angeles, la maire Karen Bass partage cette indignation. "Pourquoi déployer la Garde nationale ? Pourquoi des Marines ? Nous ne sommes pas un champ d'expérimentation militaire". L'élue démocrate fustige une opération disproportionnée, rappelant que les affrontements restent confinés à "quelques rues" du centre-ville — loin de l'image d'une ville à feu et à sang entretenue par Trump. Elle a néanmoins décrété à partir de mardi un couvre-feu et exigé que le président restitue le "pouvoir" aux autorités locales.Depuis vendredi dernier, la deuxième plus grande ville américaine, à forte population d'origine hispanique, est le théâtre de heurts entre protestataires dénonçant des raids de la police fédérale de l'immigration (ICE) et des forces de l'ordre en tenue anti-émeutes. Ces affrontements sont néanmoins restés sporadiques et très localisés.Qu'importe : Trump évoque une "invasion" d'"ennemis étrangers", et brandit désormais la menace de recourir à l'Insurrection Act, une loi d'exception permettant le déploiement des forces armées pour maintenir l'ordre intérieur. Une escalade verbale assumée par Stephen Miller, qui promettait ce week-end : "Nous reprendrons l'Amérique".Le chef adjoint de l'administration s'est imposé comme l'un des conseillers les plus influents du président américain. Proche dans sa jeunesse des nationalistes blancs, il est très marqué idéologiquement. Pourfendeur du "wokisme" et partisan d'un renforcement du pouvoir exécutif, il est l'architecte de la politique anti-immigration du président. C'est lui qui aurait mis ces dernières semaines sous pression les agents fédéraux de l'immigration (ICE) pour qu'ils passent de 600 arrestations par jour à 3000. Depuis, les rafles s'intensifient et les protestations gagnent du terrain.Après Los Angeles, des manifestations ont éclaté mardi à Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco et d'autres grandes villes. Au Texas, le gouverneur républicain Greg Abbott a annoncé le déploiement de réservistes de la Garde nationale, en anticipation de mobilisations attendues dans les jours à venir. LES EXPERTS :- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs - Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter - Le Figaro, auteure de Qui est vraiment Donald Trump ? - Josephine STARON - Directrice des études et des relations internationales - Synopia- Lauric HENNETON - Spécialiste des États-Unis, maître de conférences à l'Université Versailles-Saint Quentin

This Day in Legal History: Colegrove v. GreenOn June 10, 1946, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Colegrove v. Green, upholding an Illinois congressional districting scheme that created dramatically uneven district populations. The plaintiffs argued the map diluted votes by packing more people into some districts than others, violating principles of equal representation. However, the Court, in a plurality opinion by Justice Felix Frankfurter, declined to intervene. Frankfurter emphasized that districting was a “political question” and not within the judiciary's purview to resolve.This ruling effectively insulated redistricting practices from federal judicial review and left voters in malapportioned districts without a constitutional remedy. Frankfurter's view was rooted in judicial restraint, warning against courts becoming embroiled in “political thickets.” But critics argued that this deference allowed entrenched political interests to ignore population shifts and disenfranchise urban voters.The decision stood until 1962, when the Court reversed course in Baker v. Carr. There, the justices held that federal courts could indeed hear redistricting cases under the Equal Protection Clause, ushering in the “one person, one vote” era. Colegrove thus marked the high-water mark of the political question doctrine's use in avoiding electoral oversight—a stance the Court ultimately abandoned.Mexico's antitrust regulator is poised to issue a ruling by June 17 on whether Google engaged in monopolistic practices in the country's digital advertising market. If found guilty, the tech giant could face a fine amounting to 8% of its annual Mexican revenue—potentially one of the largest ever imposed by the agency. The case began in 2020 and moved into a trial phase last year, with a key hearing held on May 20. Mexican regulators claim Google built an illegal monopoly, and has obtained financial data from the Mexican tax authority as part of its investigation.Google, which hasn't disclosed Mexico-specific revenue but reported $20.4 billion for the broader “other Americas” region in 2024, could seek an injunction to delay the ruling pending judicial review. This would parallel similar antitrust issues the company faces in the U.S., where courts have ruled against its dominance in search and advertising technologies.Adding to tensions, President Claudia Sheinbaum has sued Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” for U.S. users—a move she claims Google had no authority to make. The long-standing antitrust case has drawn political attention, with lawmakers urging Mexican officials to act.Google in Mexico faces major potential fine as antitrust ruling nears | ReutersTexas has taken a meaningful first step toward curbing abuse in its affordable housing tax system with HB 21, but the new law leaves major gaps that developers could still exploit. Signed by Governor Greg Abbott, HB 21 aims to end long-term tax breaks for projects that offer little true affordability. However, the bill's reliance on “area median income” (AMI) to define affordability creates a loophole: in wealthy areas, rent set at 80% of AMI can be as high as typical market rates, making the term “affordable” misleading.The law requires that half of all units be reserved for “low-income” tenants, but without adjusting for local wage realities, this standard fails to address the needs of those most burdened by housing costs. Worse still, enforcement is delayed—audits may take years, and there is no mechanism to reclaim tax benefits already received by developers who fall out of compliance. This makes upfront compliance optional in practice, not mandatory.While HB 21 mandates parity in amenities between market-rate and affordable units, this provision seems symbolic without robust inspection. The lack of a tax credit clawback—something present in federal programs like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit—further weakens accountability.The bill's structure could dissuade honest developers, who face unclear or burdensome requirements, while allowing bad actors to benefit before facing any scrutiny. Texas risks ending exploitative deals without fostering enough viable new ones, exacerbating its housing shortage.Texas Housing Law Addresses Problem but Creates Major LoopholesAs the push for government efficiency grows, the IRS is considering using artificial intelligence to identify noncompliant taxpayers based on past audit outcomes. While this might sound like a smart upgrade, history offers a sobering warning. The Netherlands tried something similar, using AI to spot fraud in childcare benefits, and it ended in a national scandal—the algorithm disproportionately targeted minority families, human reviewers failed to intervene, and the fallout brought down the government.A recent Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) report suggests the IRS could “leverage examination results” to improve case selection algorithms. But this raises red flags. IRS audit history isn't neutral. A 2023 joint study by Stanford and the Treasury Department found that Black taxpayers were audited up to 4.7 times more than others, especially when claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit. That disparity likely came from algorithmic choices aimed at efficiency, not fairness.If the IRS trains AI on this unfiltered historical data, it risks cementing and expanding past biases into future audits. AI could be a powerful tool—but only if accompanied by key safeguards. First, training data must be rigorously reviewed to eliminate bias. Second, model decisions must be transparent so we understand how and why certain cases are flagged. And third, human reviewers must be actively trained and authorized to question and override algorithmic decisions.Week in Insights: TIGTA's AI Ambitions Risk Rerun of Dutch Fiasco This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Texas lawmakers wasted no time this legislative session setting up a school voucher program, and eventually passed an $8.5 billion public school funding bill. And, lawmakers found new ways to impact the lives of LGBTQ-plus Texans. But some items are yet to be decided. Will Gov. Greg Abbott veto a bill banning virtually all consumable hemp in Texas? And will voters approve increases to homestead exemptions on property taxes and changes to the bail system? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by KUT's Blaise Gainey to get into it all.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 9th episode: Tecovas XOXO Downtown Austin Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Southern Baptists are set to return to Dallas June 8-11 for their annual meeting. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is expecting 18,000 to 20,000 visitors at this year's convention. In other news, Texas colleges could soon pay their student athletes. With the NCAA expected to end its decades-old prohibition on universities paying players directly, Texas lawmakers authored a bill to change state law and allow schools to do so. Under House Bill 126, which is awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature, colleges could enter into name, image and likeness agreements with their athletes; Dallas officials estimate they need an additional $178.5 million to build a 20-acre police academy at the University of North Texas at Dallas; and Richardson's Nathan Liu won the 2025 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping the first Spirit Adrift show in almost 2 years. Lamenting the hipster, wannabe influencer, douche bag, tech bro-induced death of the once-great American city Austin, Texas. Answering a mountain of e-mails including top 10 bands of the 1960's, 3 most underrated bands, best riffs of 1977, and more! Albums of discussion: Hallucinate - From The Bowels Of The Earth (2023)   __________________________________________   E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM   To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare   Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY   __________________________________________   Find Spirit Adrift:   https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________   Find Nate:   https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________

“Should a $14-an-hour referee really have the power to eject a parent without warning—and what happens when they do?”In this gripping and hilariously unfiltered episode of The Ben and Skin Show, hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into a new Texas law that's sparking heated debates across the state. Governor Greg Abbott just signed a bill allowing referees and officials at UIL events to eject unruly spectators without a warning—and the crew has thoughts.The conversation quickly spirals into a deeper discussion about authority, human behavior, and the dangers of emboldened egos—whether it's a ref, a parent, or a keyboard warrior on the Nextdoor app.

  There is a bill sitting on Texas Gov. Greg Abbot's desk that will change food and drink packaging not only in Texas but could spread to the rest of the country. It is a proposed regulation on packaging that would require warnings about the ingredients "Not proposed for human consumption". Would this label change your eating habits? 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed the biggest school funding increase in state history, legislation that would ban lab-grown meat in Texas has made its way to Abbott's desk and Texas is being sued over a law that offers in-state tuition for illegal aliens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Report shows that despite all the rhetoric from Governor Abbott and other state leaders, Texas itself is not participating with ICE under 287(g) agreements. This despite a bill that was just passed, SB 8, that sort-of (with no teeth) makes the state's sheriffs participate. What a flim-flam on all of us. Read the story, even DPS testified again the the bill.“According to Texas DPS data, more than 443,000 criminal noncitizens have been booked in Texas jails, The Center Square reported. Yet DPS and TDCJ have signed no MOAs with ICE.By contrast, Democratic-led Arizona's Department of Corrections and Massachusetts Department of Corrections are participating in the JEM.”Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Gun rights, Second Amendment bills that passed the Legislature.Texans will no longer be able to use food stamps (SNAP) to buy candy, soda. And, no “lab-grown meat” in Texas.Governor Abbott signs the bail reform measures that passed – not enough did including the most important related measures in SJR 87.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

North Texas drivers will pay more to use toll roads beginning in July. The North Texas Tollway Authority will increase rates beginning July 1 by an average of 1 cent per mile for TollTag holders, from 21 to 22 cents. ZipCash customers without toll tags pay double the TollTag rate. In other news, clouds of Saharan dust, originating in North Africa, have made their way across the Atlantic Ocean and are impacting states along the Gulf of Mexico this week, with some of the biggest effects expected in Florida; when Texas students head back to class in the fall, school could feel different. The Legislature approved a bevy of education-focused bills that target everything from cellphones to DEI work. And while several consequential school bills are headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk, many other proposals died in the final days of the session. Most notably, House and Senate members failed to reach an agreement on how to kill the STAAR test; and a McKinney resident won a million dollar Powerball prize during a drawing last month. The winner, who opted to remain anonymous, bought the ticket at a Walmart Supercenter in McKinney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow-ups: CFI's OPP calling on TX residents contact Gov. Greg Abbott @1:21 CFI's Office of Public Policy has issued a nationwide Action Alert @2:24 Open call to Telepathy Tapes @3:49 Nigel on Ventura @7:15 News: Ukraine @10:17 Joni Ernst @16:51 MAGA mad at Musk @21:40 Politics: “MAHA report” was even worse than we first realized @29:14 the McGill Office for Science and Society @31:04 CDC vaccination schedule differs @32:28 New variant @34:37 RFK going after mifepristone @37:32 And thinks about banning scientists @39:44 Marty Makary on diabetes @41:52 Pseudoscience: Pew results @48:30 Final Stories: The Soul that screams @52:40 Annabelle @58:39

Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show:TPPF's Chuck DeVore on the latest Texas Session

Plus legal challenges are expected over Tarrant County's controversial new redistricting map, Dallas Animal Services says animal cruelty is still a major problem in the city, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 9 as well as Senate Joint Resolution 5, and more!

Sitting on Governor Abbott's desk is SB3 —a bill that would ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas. Abbott has not said if he will veto it or allow it to become law. Supporters of the bill, including Lt Gov Dan Patrick, argue the ban is necessary to protect public health. But many veterans, chronic pain suffers, and some conservatives say it goes too far.

What if your biggest questions about faith, culture, and the future were all connected to something ancient—yet incredibly relevant? Join Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Tim Smith as they dive deep into the city of Corinth, uncovering its wild spiritual landscape and the surprising ways it mirrors our modern world. From the powerful symbolism of the Bema Seat to the tension between God's sovereignty and our free will, this conversation uncovers the richness of Acts 18, Paul's ministry, and the doctrine of predestination. Along the way, they explore the impact of Christian nationalism, religious liberty, and perspectives from Charlie Kirk and Texas Governor Greg Abbott—wrapped in grace, wisdom, and good humor. This one is packed with both spiritual depth and cultural insight… because yes, there is more.  

Jonathan Miller interviews Austin, Texas lobbyist Frank Santos, about the ever-changing state of play for hemp policy in Texas. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is Senate Bill 3 and how did it pass the legislature?How will Governor Abbott treat Senate Bill 3 now that it has reached his desk?  Is a veto possible?If the Governor doesn't veto Senate Bill 3, what are the legal options?If the Governor does veto Senate Bill 3, what are next steps?Why did Lt. Governor Patrick invest so many political capital into banning hemp?What was the role of the alcohol industry in passage of Senate Bill 3 and in the veto efforts?How can a TX resident urge the Governor to veto Senate Bill 3?

Ann and EJ have the privilege to be joined on air with former Commissioner of Precinct Two, Devan Allen. She is the youngest commissioner in county history. She was also the first black female to lead as a commissioner in Tarrant County and the 3rd female in the county's 100-year history to hold such an office. She was part of the court when the county underwent the redistricting process in 2020, during which the 3-2 Republican majority court voted 4-1 to maintain the existing maps. She also possesses a deep knowledge of the county's history.BIG STORY: A Conversation with Former County Commissioner Devan AllenNews mapsMayors Letter on Thursday Against RedistrictingNew Mayors Letter For Redistricting2 mayors  backed out, standing against Tim O'HareJudge O'Hare's interview on TV interviewsSHORT STORY #1: Ann goes through a few state bills that impact Fort WorthPeople VetoThe use of flock camerasProtecting Child MarriageProposed ban on sister city relationship with ChinaLGBTQ school club bansSHORT STORY #2: Film Incentive and Breakdown with Producer Wesley on Is this good for local creatives.Economic incentive worth hundreds of millions of dollarsDan Patrick endorses the bill for his conservative Hollywood agendaSHORT STORY #3: Stockyards Phase 2 Gets Bucked Off Its SaddleWINS, LOSSES, AND ACTIONSAnn's Win: Wellman Project finds funding post NEA grant eliminationWesley's Win: Fort Worthians have rented more books this year than last yearEJ Win: Young activists and leadersCollective Loss: Dealing with the ups and downs of activisimCollective Action: Do something on June 3rd

An officer-involved shooting in Austin over the weekend makes it the third one in May, a bill in the Texas Legislature that would ban cell phones in school is heading to Governor Greg Abbott's desk and the Rollingwood city council has approves a grant to fund five new license plate readers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss the Trump administration's move to revoke some visas of Chinese students in the United States, particularly those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party, in an effort primarily aimed at protecting intellectual property.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has also signed a new law aimed at protecting Texans from foreign political coercion and intimidation. The bill creates new ways to prosecute transnational repression and the unauthorized enforcement of foreign laws. The law takes effect on Sept. 1.

There's a provision tucked into the Big Beautiful Bill, among the tax cuts and Medicaid cuts, that would bar states from passing laws to regulate artificial intelligence for a decade. Plus, Meta is reshuffling its AI team again in an apparent attempt to catch up to the competition. But first, this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law requiring age verification for Apple and Google app stores. It also requires parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases by minors. But it raises some legal questions. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino is joined by Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, to discuss all this.

There's a provision tucked into the Big Beautiful Bill, among the tax cuts and Medicaid cuts, that would bar states from passing laws to regulate artificial intelligence for a decade. Plus, Meta is reshuffling its AI team again in an apparent attempt to catch up to the competition. But first, this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law requiring age verification for Apple and Google app stores. It also requires parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases by minors. But it raises some legal questions. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino is joined by Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, to discuss all this.

A Norwegian homeowner calls a cargo ship crashing into his backyard “the best thing that's ever happened to him.” Ray and Lucie unpack what makes a disaster feel like destiny, then spiral into chaos logic, kiss thefts, cybertruck dread, and Texas commandment law.Also in this episode:– Ray's federal agent car crash story– MrBeast as the golden calf– Putin's terms for ending the war– TikTok brain vs. poor people– Trump's T.A.C.O. strategy– Greg Abbott and the great falling tree– Sermon on the Mount vs. classroom rules

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: More coverage from the final days of the 89th Texas Legislature which must end on Tuesday, 2 June.Election integrity still in jeopardy; a bill passes stripping school districts of asserting Sovereign Immunity in sexual abuse cases, and; much more including: Gun Rights Advocates Achieve Big Legislative Victories Legislation on school funding, water, land ownership advances  SB 4 & SB 23 Head to Gov's Desk, Part of $10 Billion in Property Tax Cuts & Relief Concrete Plants, Microchip Manufacturers Fight in Closing Days of Legislative Session New rules over state employees' ability to work at home are on their way to becoming law Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Governor Abbott names student regents for state universities.Oil and gas rig count.Border and illegal immigration news including: 600-foot protective buffer zone established around Anson's Bluebonnet Detention Facility Supreme Court Lets Trump Strip 500,000 Migrants Of Legal Status Illegal Aliens, Texans Arrested in 29 Count Drug Trafficking Indictment Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:A Texas Tribune/Propublica investigation reveals that the Trump administration lied repeatedly about the criminal backgrounds of the 238 Venezuelan migrants they sent to a prison in El Salvador from Texas last March: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/30/trump-el-salvador-deportees-criminal-convictions-cecot-venezuela/...While pictures of children in zip-tie handcuffs emerge from a San Antonio immigration court: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/migrant-kids-zip-tied-20351707.phpA North Texas sheriff has been caught using a national license plate database to try to track the location of a Texas woman who had self-managed an abortion: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/texas-abortion-license-plate-camera-b2760411.htmlAs Elon Musk does all he can to rehab his ruinous public image, the new city administrator of Starbase in South Texas is warning property owners that they may soon no longer control what they do with their property: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/musk-s-spacex-town-in-texas-warns-residents-they-may-lose-right-to-continue-using-their-property/ar-AA1FJsdyInternational attention for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, which concludes that Dan's Ban on THC while Patrick accepts thousands from alcohol lobbyists officially makes him a "hypocrite": https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/hypocritical-texas-leader-lauds-thc-35309266The Founding Fathers were fascinated by the emerging technology of vaccines - and would likely be confused as Texas supports anti-vax views while also fighting a measles outbreak: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a64919440/texas-measles-oklahoma-schools-montana-lab/The ACLU and other orgs advocating for the separation of church and state have announced plans for a lawsuit they'll drop when Governor Abbott signs the new "Ten Commandments" bill into law: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/civil-rights-groups-to-sue-texas-over-ten-commandments-bill/We look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. Why now, and what's next for the Texas-based billionaire. A bill that aims to plug the state's abandoned oil and gas wells – sometimes called “orphaned wells” – is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. Insurers in Texas are partnering with aerial imaging and AI companies to assess […] The post Oil companies face new deadlines to plug orphaned wells appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on Caveat, Ben's got the story of a federal judge rejecting Google and Character.AI's claim that their chatbot's messages are protected free speech, allowing a wrongful death lawsuit over a teen's suicide linked to the chatbot to move forward. Dave's story is on the growing challenges of assigning legal and financial responsibility when autonomous AI agents, increasingly deployed by tech giants like Google and Microsoft, make costly mistakes due to miscommunication or errors in multi-agent systems. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Links to stories: Judge rejects claim chatbots have free speech in suit over teen's death Who's to Blame When AI Agents Screw Up? Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to ⁠⁠⁠N2K Pro⁠⁠⁠ members on ⁠⁠⁠N2K CyberWire's⁠⁠⁠ website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's ⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠ is on Texas Governor Greg Abbott signing a law that requires Apple and Google to enforce age verification and parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases by users under 18, effective January 1. While child safety groups support the law as necessary for protecting kids, Apple and Google oppose it citing privacy concerns and potential legal challenges, suggesting instead more targeted age data sharing with apps that truly need it. Curious about the details? Head over to the ⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠ for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to ⁠⁠⁠caveat@thecyberwire.com⁠⁠⁠. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Bills that have passed; bills still in play, and; bills that were killed or failed – another update in these closing days of the 89th Texas Legislature.Also, you'll hear from Senator Bettencourt and Lieutenant Governor Patrick on the successful property tax relief package that has passed. We are very fortunate that the House decided to largely go along with the Senate's focus on increasing the Homestead Exemption. You can watch the full press conference from this afternoon here.Other items covered: Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation to Ensure the Prosecution of Voter Fraud and Uphold Election Integrity TPPF Urges Members to Oppose House Bill 2512 Gov. Abbott Signs $16B Housing Fix, HB 21 to End Abusive Housing Finance Tax Deals Sen.Bettencourt's SB 38 to End Texas' Squatters Crisis Heads to Gov's Desk to Become Law! Texas to expand how schools discipline students HB 4 Passes Senate 23-8 to Restore A-F Ratings, Replace Outdated STAAR, & Halt Lawfare ‘Orphan' oil wells targeted in new law headed to Gov. Abbott's desk State Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raise, New Transparency and Accountability Standards $1.5B investment in Texas' film program headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk – Investment!? Give away to the movie industry. Local Gun “Buyback” Ban Heads to Abbott's Desk Texas House Kills Bill That Could Have Saved 19,000 Babies a Year– more on this travesty in this story:  Abortion pill crackdown, trans ‘bathroom bill' die in Texas House Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Houston Ends Traffic Stop Quotas in Unanimous VoteListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Danny G and AOZ dive into a wildly irreverent mix of church confessions, conspiracy theories, and chaotic hypotheticals. From secrets buried with the Pope to the sketchy saga of P Diddy, they blend comedy with curiosity—tackling everything from WWII relics to celebrity scandals. Things go off the rails as they draft fantasy teams for an all-out brawl: 100 men vs. 1 gorilla. Toss in some marketing mayhem and unhinged listener confessions, and you've got an episode that's part history lesson, part fever dream.Support our Sponsors TABS D-Fam, June's here—and so is that outside is open energy.

Governor Abbott weighs in on a tragic accidental death at Grapevine Lake, calling for the death penalty against the Venezuelan national alleged to have caused it: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/ava-moore-daikerlyn-alejandra-gonzalez-grapevine-20349012.phpElon Musk is apparently out of the Trump cadre, after critizicing the "big beautiful bill" and its certain massive bloating of the national debt: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/elon-musk-leaving-trump-administration-white-house-official-confirms-2025-05-29/...Which, by the way, represents a very direct $1.1 trillion transfer from the poorest Americans to the richest Americans: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-catherine-rampell.htmlLt. Gov. Dan Patrick's press conference on THC products - in which he claimed they cause insanity, lied about their THC content, and then tossed them into the crowd - was a complete clown show: https://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2025-05-30/thc-ban-imminent-as-texas-house-approves-prohibition-amendment/...Much more sane, but still quite stingy, are the proposed expansions to the Texas Compassionate Use Program: https://themarijuanaherald.com/2025/05/texas-governor-to-sign-major-medical-marijuana-expansion-bill-into-law/Legislation to undercut renewable energy expansion appears to be dead in the water: https://electrek.co/2025/05/28/texas-just-shot-its-wind-solar-boom-in-the-foot-on-purpose/...While a bill allowing expedited approval for home solar gear is headed for the Governor: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/05/28/texas-legislature-passes-bill-to-expedite-solar-energy-storage-permitting/We look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ep: # 217 After Dan Patrick and his House of puppets pull a classic Bait and Switch technique with SB3 his Mission to Massacre the Hemp Industry is one step closer to his goal. But will Greg Abbott take the "Bait" or have the guts to save Texas Jobs and real estate, by sending a Veto? David Sergi talks Cannabis Policy and Wyatt Purp brands stop by the Studio. #txhempshow #media #podcast #printisnotdead #blazednews Russell Dowden David Sergi Mandy McBride Chilton Brownhttps://wyattpurp.com/https://texashempreporter.com/bad-science-political-raids-and-the-setup-behind-sb-3/https://www.1027espn.com/show/blazed-weekly-news/

Welcome to The Right Idea, the show where we break down the people, policies, and politics shaping Texas! In Episode 89, TPPF's Chief Communications Officer Bryan Phillips and Chief of Research Derek Cohen give a comprehensive recap of the final week of the Texas legislative session.

The House has passed a bill mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public school classrooms. If the Senate signs off, Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to make it law. A 2023 law expanded polling place requirements – but many small counties couldn't keep up. Now a new bill that rolls back those mandates […] The post Corpus Christi's water future looks uncertain as Tesla builds nearby refinery appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Atención estudiantes internacionales: el gobierno de Estados Unidos ha pausado temporalmente las entrevistas para otorgar visas académicas, mientras revisa a fondo el historial digital de los solicitantes, incluyendo sus redes sociales. Esta medida llega en medio de una nueva solicitud de la administración Trump a la Corte Suprema para endurecer aún más las políticas migratorias. ¿Qué impacto tendrá esto en el futuro académico y migratorio de miles de jóvenes?

Los ataques racistas a negocios hispanos van en aumento. En este episodio tenemos el testimonio de una migrante hondureña y un migrante mexicano que han sufrido ataques verbales. En otras noticias: Las redadas migratorias llegaron a las islas de Nantucket y Martha's Vineyard donde arrestaron a cerca de 40 personas. Según ICE entre ellos estaban miembros de las pandillas salvadoreñas y un depredador sexual.Agentes enmascarados arrestaron a una inmigrante junto a su bebé y su hija cuando salían de la corte en Phoenix, Arizona. El gobierno Trump informó que está trabajando para traer de regreso a los Estados Unidos a un inmigrante guatemalteco que fue deportado a México sin el debido proceso.Donald Trump propone limitar a un 15% el número de estudiantes extranjeros que admite Harvard. La medida podría extenderse a otras universidades.En medio de la polémica, Donald Trump indultó a un ex alguacil condenado por un esquema de sobornos y a dos estrellas de un reality show por evasión millonaria de impuestos.

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25? Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance. Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump. Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices. Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store. Sam and Jony and skepticism. Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC. App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years. Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries. Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot. Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: TotalMount Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: storyblok.com/twittv-25

In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, the effort ban THC and how conservative priorities are sailing through the legislative session in Texas this year.

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25? Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance. Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump. Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices. Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store. Sam and Jony and skepticism. Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC. App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years. Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries. Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot. Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: TotalMount Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: storyblok.com/twittv-25

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25? Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance. Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump. Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices. Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store. Sam and Jony and skepticism. Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC. App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years. Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries. Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot. Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: TotalMount Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: storyblok.com/twittv-25

A bill banning all products with THC is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Is this the end of the state's hemp industry? Lawmakers are also revisiting efforts to reform or replace the STAAR test. An investigation finds that some people in Central Texas are stuck behind bars beyond the 90-day limit without being indicted […] The post New institute aims to immortalize the sounds of Texas music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Apple had plans to launch full satellite services. President Trump is threatening Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Former Apple designer Jony Ive enters a new partnership with Sam Altman of OpenAI. And what is 'Solarium,' Apple's rumored unified interface that the company could announce at WWDC25? Apple's satellite ambitions threatened by Elon Musk, internal resistance. Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured overseas. Tim Cook's 'off-ramp' to placate Trump. Tim Cook called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week urging a veto or changes to a bill that would require Apple to verify users' ages on its devices. Apple & Epic agree no in-person court necessary after 'Fortnite' restored to App Store. Sam and Jony and skepticism. Apple prepares iOS 19, macOS 16 'Solarium' UI overhaul for WWDC. App Store protected users from $9 billion in fraud over five years. Tap to Pay on iPhone lands today in eight new countries. Global wearable band market up 13% in Q1 2025 as Xiaomi takes top spot. Apple absolutely cannot miss its smart glasses swing. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: TotalMount Leo Picks: Clic for Sonos & WhatsApp iPad App Alex's Pick: Tiles for Zoom Andy's Pick: pico-mac-nano Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: storyblok.com/twittv-25

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Austin Rep. James Talarico scored the viral moment of the holiday weekend at the Lege, with a gotcha on Republican Rep. Candy Noble regarding her violation of the Sabbath in order to force the Ten Commandments into Texas classrooms: https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/26/ten-commandments-bill-texas-tiktok/Hemp industry advocates are pleading with Governor Abbott to veto the THC ban bill, which will undercut an $8 billion business in one fell swoop: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/25/texas-thc-hemp-ban-abbott-dan-patrick/...Medical cannabis advocates are also up in arms as the scope of our already-stingy Texas Compassionate Use Program or TCUP is further narrowed by Republicans: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/thc-ban-medical-marijuana-20344051.phpGovernor Abbott is also poised to sign a new law that, in the midst of a measles outbreak, will make it easier for Texas parents to opt their kids out of vaccinations: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/25/texas-vaccine-form-download/In a session relatively quiet on guns, Texas Republicans have identified city and county gun buyback programs as something they can't tolerate: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/26/texas-gun-buyback-program-ban/Apple CEO Tim Cook is imploring Governor Abbott to veto HB 186, the ban on minors from using social media, citing privacy concerns for all of us: https://digitalmarketreports.com/news/39676/apple-ceo-urged-texas-governor-to-drop-online-child-safety-bill/We look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

A bill requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools passed the Texas House on Sunday. The 82-46 vote sends the proposal back to the Senate before it goes to Gov. Greg Abbott. In other news, Texas is on the verge of banning the use of nondisclosure agreements to silence sexual abuse survivors after a key House vote Sunday. The ban would prevent NDAs from being used to prevent a survivor of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, human trafficking or child sexual abuse from disclosing their abuse to others; a woman turned herself into police Wednesday following a fatal wrong-way crash in South Dallas earlier this month, police said; and the Dallas Stars now find themselves in a 2-1 hole after a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman each scored a pair of goals and Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner made 31 saves. It marked the first time the Stars dropped back-to-back playoff games since this matchup against Edmonton last year. Game four of the series will be Tuesday in Edmonton.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Apple CEO Tim Cook calls on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop an online child-safety bill. And the U.S. Senate votes to end California's EV mandate. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Savage warns about the threat of Islamofascism, praising Governor Abbott for halting an Islamic city in Texas. He shares skepticism about U.S. arms deals with Saudi Arabia. Drawing from his book, 'Liberalism is a Mental Disorder,' he exposes radical Islam as a political threat rather than a peaceful religion. He advises U.S. leaders to be cautious in their dealings with radical Islamic states. Then, Savage contrasts the historical contributions of Arab civilization to world knowledge with the current militant Islam that is incompatible with Western values. He highlights the significant contributions of ancient and historical Arabia. Savage blames ignorance and the breakdown of education for the rise of modern radical Islam.