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Comedian and NPR host Maz Jobrani joins Mea Culpa to examine this week's worst Trump news. Plus, Rudy gets sidelined with Covid and Trump is secretly relieved to be rid of his serially flatulent legal mastermind. The Supreme Court laughs away the President's legal challenge to the election while the Texas Attorney General prepares an equally baseless amicus brief to petition the court to invalidate millions of Biden votes and hand the election to Donald Trump. Will the President ditch Biden's inauguration to kick off his campaign? And a look at Trump's wish for herd immunity. Don't miss a second! Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out www.meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w... Comedian and NPR host Maz Jobrani joins Mea Culpa to examine this week's worst Trump news. Plus, Rudy gets sidelined with Covid and Trump is secretly relieved to be rid of his serially flatulent legal mastermind. The Supreme Court laughs away the President's legal challenge to the election while the Texas Attorney General prepares an equally baseless amicus brief to petition the court to invalidate millions of Biden votes and hand the election to Donald Trump. Will the President ditch Biden's inauguration to kick off his campaign? And a look at Trump's wish for herd immunity. Don't miss a second! Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out www.meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: After lifetimes of supporting strong centralized federal power, the confused and angry take to the streets to now tell us they oppose strong centralized federal power.Under Biden and Obama, they were all for a president ignoring immigration law and importing millions into the country without due process and now, they are all against enforcing the laws passed by Congress when it relates to immigration. On this issue, the Austin American-Statesman has a piece that a reasonable person could take as encouraging rioting – or at least planning for such to be a part of one's “protest” actions.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.Aaron Reitz resigns from top Trump DOJ post to run for Texas Attorney General in the Republican Primary.TX23's Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP challenge from Cotulla rancher.The Bernie Sanders leftist clown show is coming to Fort Worth soon.Local sales tax numbers released. Look up your city here.Abilene officials cut voters out of the process, vote to raise property taxes with CO bond debt issue. Note how, once again, the story is written to focus on the cyber attack and mention the tax increase way down in the text.Oil and gas drilling rig count falls.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:Dallas U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett promises a counter to Donald Trump should Democrats retake the House in 2026: https://www.latintimes.com/rep-jasmine-crockett-says-dems-will-investigate-trump-if-they-reclaim-house-midterms-well-do-583793...Meanwhile, Austin U.S. Congressman Greg Casar is talking about an investigation into connection between Trump's international tariff negotiations and Elon Musk's companies: https://bsky.app/profile/calltoactivism.bsky.social/post/3lpshelshks2mTwo new laws expanding the investigatory powers of the Texas Attorney General may give Ken Paxton an opportunity to disrupt elections and target nonprofits assisting migrants in the year leading up to his primary challenge to John Cornyn: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5320455-texas-attorney-general-electoral-powers/A new law that would restrict political protests on Texas college campuses curiously follows 2019 legislation Republicans insisted upon to allow conservative political events in every corner of those same campuses: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/27/texas-universities-protests-free-speech/Another new law would forbid "red flag laws" in Texas, preventing law enforcement from taking guns away from people who have made threats against others or are otherwise a danger to themselves or others: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/27/texas-anti-red-flag-law-senate-bill-1362/Another new law would give insurance companies and lawsuit defendants new opportunities to avoid compensating people injured due to negligence: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/injury-medical-lawsuits-texas-senate-bill-30/285-80288d6f-d5ce-45c3-80e3-0f3f1509894bAnother new law seeks to define men and women by their reproductive organs - it's really just another step in the continued marginalization of trans people in Texas: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/28/texas-trans-biological-sex-state-documents-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.
Send us a textFrank Lavin served under Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush in positions as varied as personnel, national security, international trade negotiations, Ambassador to Singapore, among others. In this conversation, we discuss his 8+ years in the Reagan White House from 1981-1989 - which is chronicled in his recent book Inside the Reagan White House. In the Reagan White House, he wore several different hats, was in hundreds of meetings with President Reagan, worked alongside some of the most influential administration officials - culminating in his stint as White House Political Director during the 1988 elections.IN THIS EPISODEFrank grows up in small-town Ohio in a tensely political time...Frank talks the establishment vs. conservative sparring in the GOP of the 1970s...Frank's early campaign activities in the late 70s and working for an IE backing Reagan as a college student in 1980...An important political lesson Frank learned from James Baker in Baker's 1978 race for Texas Attorney General...Memories of how Jim Baker ran the Reagan White House as Chief of Staff...How Reagan borrowed from FDR to become a powerful political communicator...How Reagan led the White House in meetings behind closer doors...Frank's first White House job of letting unsuccessful job applicants down easy...How the White House was a tug-of-war between "true believers" and "pragmatists"...Memories of his time at the Office of Public Liasion and how the President would "freeze" the first 10 minutes of a meeting...The 1984 Democratic challenger the White House was most worried about and how Reagan bounced back from a bad '82 midterm to win an '84 landslide...The difference in "desk truth" and "street truth"...How Reagan staffer Mike Deaver fundamentally changed the way a White House handles presidential travel...Frank's time as a White House national security staffer negotiating with the Soviets and spending time with President Reagan and Margaret Thatcher at Camp David...Frank demystifies his role as White House Political Director during the 1988 elections...The origin of the famous Reagan "11th Commandment" maxim...How Reagan initially won - and successfully held - the voters who came to be known as "Reagan Democrats"...Frank's memories of being around President George H.W. Bush...The low point of Frank's time in the Reagan White House...Quick memories from Frank of prominent figures including Karl Rove, Colin Powell, Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Roger Stone, and Pat Buchanan...AND Al Haig Disease, Lee Atwater, Jimmy Carter, George Christopher, Bill Clinton, creative tension, Peter DelGiorno, Terry Dolan, Tony Dolan, Frank Donatelli, Mike Dukakis, exotic tendencies, the FEC, fireside chats, forced marriages, force multipliers, Gerald Ford, John Glenn, Barry Goldwater, Mikhail Gorbachev, Bob Haldeman, Warren Harding, Kamala Harris, Gary Hart, hatchet men, horizontal management, LBJ, jelly beans, Dick Lyng, Paul Manafort, Eugene McCarthy, George McGovern, Ed Meese, Walter Mondale, Brian Mulroney, Daniel Murphy, Ed Muskie, NCPAC, neutral recapitulations, the New Left, non sequiturs, Oliver North, John Poindexter, the Reykjavik Summit, Stu Spencer, Robert Taft, Donald Trump, Bob Weed, George Wortley...& more!
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In this exclusive interview, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins Josie and Mike Benz to discuss a range of hot-button topics currently shaping the political and legal landscape. Paxton shares insights on his ongoing efforts to take action against major corporations, including the high-profile lawsuit against Pfizer. He also dives into the investigation of Kellogg's business practices and the impact of corporate behavior on consumers. Additionally, Paxton addresses the critical issues surrounding the Texas border, including immigration policies and enforcement. With a focus on MAHA (Make America Great Again) ideals and legal reforms, this conversation offers a unique perspective on some of the most pressing matters in Texas and the nation today. Don't miss this compelling discussion on politics, law, and corporate accountability! And Bonus! There may be an announcement you won't wanna miss!
April 7, 2025 ~ The Texas Attorney General is investigating Kellogg over claims that their cereal is "healthy." Todd Flood joins Kevin to discuss this.
Yes, there is a lawsuit that could eliminate Section 504khou.com, By Texas And Several Other States Could End It, on February 15, 2025https://www.khou.com/article/news/verify/section-504-lawsuit/285-643af794-fb84-4b84-a3fd-d8060ec5db71 The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, filed a lawsuit challenging the inclusion of gender dysphoria under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in federally funded institutions. The lawsuit aims to remove gender identity protections, particularly under the Biden administration's recent changes, arguing that Section 504 itself is unconstitutional. The outcome could affect many individuals across Texas and beyond, impacting access to essential services like education, healthcare, and public accommodations, which rely on these nondiscrimination protections. If Section 504 were struck down, it could remove protections for individuals with various disabilities, not just those affected by gender dysphoria. These protections ensure equal access to services, such as wheelchair ramps, classroom accommodations, medical device use, and more. Beyond the LGBTQ+ community, many people with disabilities, such as diabetes, autism, or visual impairments, rely on these rights for their day-to-day lives. The potential loss of these protections could harm vulnerable populations, particularly in public institutions, like schools, hospitals, and other government-funded services. The broader implication is that removing these protections could set a dangerous precedent for dismantling anti-discrimination laws, affecting millions who benefit from them. The legal and political trends surrounding this lawsuit reflect a growing shift in how disability rights and LGBTQ+ protections are framed. Those opposing gender identity protections often view them as part of a broader "woke" agenda, but the consequences of dismantling these protections could affect many individuals across various communities. With a polarized political climate, where personal interests and ideological lines blur, there's a significant risk that broader legal protections could be weakened, jeopardizing the rights of marginalized groups. The lawsuit is further complicated by the current political and judicial environment, where a more conservative Supreme Court has been inclined to reverse precedents and interpret laws based on tradition rather than established legal frameworks. If this lawsuit succeeds, it could lead to the elimination of vital protections, not just for transgender individuals, but for many others who rely on Section 504 for equality and access to necessary services.The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.9.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel64, Aaron Jensen and AJBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Melinda Nevala, a digital privacy advocate and the Marketing Director at Medcurity. The conversation touched on how aware individuals are of the several ways their data is being collected and used daily without their consent; how data brokers claim to anonymize data, yet these data can often be easily re-identified; what the Texas Attorney General is doing regarding the issue of car manufacturers collecting drivers' private data and selling to vehicle insurance companies without their consent; and lots more.Support the show
Guest: The Honorable Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66 If you'd like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. We had the opportunity to sit down and catch up with State Representative Matt Shaheen after he returned from the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on his bill (HB 1181) that requires age verification to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate material on the Internet. The case involves some complex issues including digital privacy rights, states' rights, the protection of minors, and the regulation of online content. To learn more about this bill and the Supreme Court case please read the Texas Policy Research article as well as the press release from the Texas Attorney General's office on the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton case. We also discussed several major initiatives that will be addressed and debated in the 2025 Texas Legislative Session including school choice (ESA, Educational Savings Accounts), gambling, gender ideology, and pro-life issues.
What happens when reality shatters? When paranoia and delusion take hold, twisting a mind beyond recognition?In this harrowing episode of Almost Fiction, we uncover the chilling case of Larry Keith Robison—a man battling schizophrenia, abandoned by the system, and left to spiral into unthinkable violence. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia yet denied proper treatment, Robison's descent into madness led to one of Texas's most brutal mass murders.
A federal court finds the FBI's warrantless section 702 searches unconstitutional. The DOJ charges five in a fake IT worker scheme. The Texas Attorney General expands his investigation into automakers' data sharing. CISA highlights vulnerabilities in the aircraft collision avoidance system. Estonia will host Europe's new space cybersecurity testing ground. Hackers use hardware breakpoints to evade EDR detection. Subaru's Starlink connected vehicle service exposed sensitive customer and vehicle data. Asian nations claim progress against criminal cyber-scam camps. Our guest today is Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, with his outlook on 2025. Sticking AI crawlers in the tar pit. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest today is Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, joining us to share trends he sees coming our way in 2025. Selected Reading Court rules FBI's warrantless searches violated Fourth Amendment (Ars Technica) US Charges Five People Over North Korean IT Worker Scheme (SecurityWeek) Texas probes four more car companies over how they collect and sell consumer data (The Record) CISA Warns of Flaws in Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems (BankInfo Security) ESA - Estonia to host Europe's new space cybersecurity testing ground (European Space Agency) Bypassing EDR Detection by Exploiting Hardware Breakpoints at CPU Level (Cyber Security News) Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed Cars to Remote Hacking (SecurityWeek) China and friends say they're hurting cyber-slave scam camps (The Register) Developer Creates Infinite Maze That Traps AI Training Bots (404 Media) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins 'Court Watch' host Alex Swoyer to discuss the Supreme Court, incoming Trump administration and lawfare.
Tech & Privacy FAQ - Week of January 14th, 2025 1. What's this new job referral "side hustle" all about? Some tech workers are making up to $30,000 by referring strangers for job openings. They connect with job seekers through platforms like Blind and Glassdoor, and sometimes use services like Refer Me and Refermarket to facilitate these referrals, even charging a fee. While referrals can improve hiring odds, this trend raises questions about authenticity and potential abuse. 2. Why is the Texas Attorney General cracking down on data privacy? Texas AG Ken Paxton is taking a strong stance on data privacy. He's issued warnings to companies like Sirius XM and apps like MyRadar for allegedly sharing user data without consent. He's also suing Allstate for secretly collecting driver data via cellphone apps and car manufacturers to raise premiums. Texas seeks restitution for consumers, damages, and hefty fines. 3. The EU fined itself for a GDPR violation? Seriously? Yes! The EU General Court fined the European Commission €400 for transferring a citizen's IP address to Meta in the US without proper safeguards. While a small fine, it sets a precedent and shows the EU's commitment to enforcing GDPR, even on its own institutions. 4. Is my data at risk from quantum computers? Experts warn that quantum computers, still in their early stages, could eventually crack current encryption methods. While not an immediate threat, it's wise to start researching "quantum-resistant" solutions to safeguard your data in the future. 5. How are hackers using AWS to hold data hostage? A ransomware group called Codefinger is exploiting stolen AWS keys to encrypt data in S3 buckets using AWS's own encryption. They then demand a ransom and set a timer to delete the data within a week. This highlights the need for strong IAM policies and regular key audits on AWS. 6. What are the latest trends in cyberattacks? Cybercriminals are shifting from email-based malware to browser-based attacks like drive-by downloads and malicious ads. Compromised credentials are a growing problem, often obtained cheaply from fraud marketplaces. Staying updated with software, using ad blockers, and being cautious online are crucial. 7. What's the T3 Financial Crime Unit doing about crypto crime? The T3 FCU, a collaboration between TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, is actively combating crypto-related crime. They recently froze over $100 million in illicit assets across five continents. This highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in blockchain security. 8. Who was behind the massive WazirX crypto hack? The US, South Korea, and Japan have jointly confirmed that North Korea's Lazarus Group orchestrated the $235 million WazirX hack. This incident reinforces the need for strong security measures within the cryptocurrency ecosystem and emphasizes the threat posed by state-sponsored hacking groups.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Supreme Court slaps down the libs at the State Bar of Texas for going after Texas Attorney General staff over 2020 election lawsuits filed by the state. The state bar libs didn't like the politics of Paxton's office and so, as they've done in other states, went after lawyers on “disciplinary” charges that were spurious and unmerited. Read the full decision here.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.The late Richard Cavazos, General of the U.S. Army, is being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on the battlefield in Korea. He was a graduate of Texas Tech and his brother Lauro was president of Texas Tech as well as Secretary of Education under President Reagan.Texas sales tax revenue was $4.1 billion in December, an increase below the general inflation rate.The Dallas Fed releases the Texas Service and Retail Sector report for December.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
It's Tuesday, December 17h, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian pastor killed by Muslim extremist On December 6th, another Christian pastor was killed in Nigeria, Africa -- this time in Jalingo, a town in the Taraba State. A Christian woman was also killed around the same time. Residents report at least a hundred killings in the area since the beginning of the year — as far as those that have been reported. The murders are conducted by Muslim extremists. The top 10 most dangerous nations in the world, according to their murder rates per 100,000 people, are El Salvador, Jamaica, Lesotho, Honduras, Belize, Venezuela, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, St. Kitts, and Nigeria. Pray for Christians ministering in these areas today. Swiss gov't removed 16-year-old girl from parents over trans issue SWISS FATHER: “They've put aside 16 years of absolute commitment to our child and have taken away our child based on the lie that a person can be born in their own body. The story is truly a nightmare.” This Swiss father, along with his wife, featured in that YouTube clip, have lost their daughter by court order. Their crime? They refused to allow her to try to change her God-given gender. After appealing to Switzerland's Supreme Court with support from Alliance Defending Freedom, the couple lost the battle. The court ruled that the father and mother must “endorse [the child's] gender transition and enable their child's legal ‘sex change' or face the possibility of criminal charges.” Brazilian currency lost 20% of value The Brazilian real has lost 20% of its value against the U.S. dollar since the election of the socialist, Lula da Silva, in October 2022. Turkey and Mexico's currencies also weakened in 2024. And the American dollar weakened in reference to most other major currencies this year. Canada's Justin Trudeau on brink of resigning Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a leftist, is on the brink of resigning as his liberal government crumbles around him, reports Canadian Television News. Trudeau, age 52, is “considering his options as leader,” sources have told the broadcaster, while his Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit. Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing a huge blow to an already unpopular government. In a stinging resignation letter, Freeland dismissed Trudeau's push for increased spending as a political gimmick that could hurt Ottawa's ability to deal with the 25 percent import tariffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose. The resignation by Freeland, age 56, who also served as deputy prime minister, is one of the biggest crises Trudeau has faced since taking power in November 2015. It also leaves him without a key ally when he is on track to lose the next election to Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. U.S. 30-year-fixed mortgage rate almost 7% The U.S. 30-year-fixed mortgage rate is scraping 7%, up from 6.2% back in October. WolfStreet.com estimates that the sale of 4.02 million existing homes this year is the lowest number since 1995. Two by Twos cult involved in child abuse A New York Post article addresses an anti-Trinitarian cult called “The Way” or “The Two by Twos” — being investigated by the FBI and other law enforcement organizations for extensive child abuse. An on-line resource called AdvocatesForTheruth.com alleges over 2,000 abuse cases, pointing to 910 unique abusers - 40% of whom were workers. The cult was formed in 1897 by a Scottish cleric by the name of William Irvine. Mormon cult child abuse Also, as of December 10th of this year, 91 civil lawsuits have been filed in California courts alleging child sexual abuse against Mormon leadership and congregants. The cases involve 20 bishops, 20 elders, 8 missionaries, and 5 high priests, among others. There are 977 Mormon wards in the Golden State. Keep in mind the cautionary note from Jeremiah 17:9. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?” Texas Attorney General sues over Abortion Kill Pill The State of Texas -- under the auspices of Attorney General Ken Paxton -- is suing a New York doctor for administering an abortion pill by telehealth to a Texas resident. This represents one of the first challenges to the shield laws put up by pro-abortion states for doctors who aid in the killing of babies in pro-life states. In response, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued this statement. She sad, “Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York. As other states move to attack those who provide or obtain abortion care, New York is proud to be a safe haven for abortion access.” What are these strange drones in the sky? Strange drone sightings have spread from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Connecticut and Ohio. World Net Daily suggests that the drones are operated by the CIA in order to detect a dirty bomb. And former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has called for “state police to be able to have the authority to bring those drones down,” and for the Biden administration to tell the nation “what they are doing.” Appearing on ABC's This Week on Sunday, Christie said this. CHRISTIE: “I've lived in New Jersey my whole life. This is the first time that I've noticed drones over my house. The Biden administration and state authorities have to be more vocal and let people know exactly what they're doing. “They hear about drones being deployed in Ukraine all the time as weapons, and U.S. deploying drones as weapons at times. So, you can see why people are concerned. It's a lack of communication from the government at the federal and state level that's at fault here.” Planned Parenthood killing 20% more babies now Planned Parenthood is killing more babies than ever — a 20% increase over the last 10 years. The business ended the lives of 392,715 babies in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. That's up from 327,166 dead babies ten years earlier. Over the past ten years, Planned Parenthood killed a total of 3.8 million babies, and has taken in a whopping $6.5 billion in taxpayer funding. Taxpayers provided $700 million to the abortion business during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, reports LiveAction.org. We pray Psalm 9:19-20 today: “Arise, O Lord, Do not let man prevail; Let the nations be judged in Your sight. Put them in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men.” Jordan Peterson moving to America And finally, psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson is moving to the United States for what he describes as a rise of “totalitarianism” in Canada. Peterson referred to rising taxes and a new bill introduced into the Canadian parliament, Bill C-63. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has pointed out that the new bill includes the potential of “life imprisonment for any crime or federal offense, if found to be motivated by hate” … to include “spray-painting racist words on a wall.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 17th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Also, White Settlement police arrest a man suspected of kidnapping a woman and leading officers on a chase before crashing into other drivers, and Arlington's Interlochen Lights open Saturday with 200 homes decorated along a two-mile route.
Today we had the honor of hosting Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who has served in the US Senate since 2002 and is now in his fourth term. Senator Cornyn has been a steadfast advocate for Texas interests and supports policies that promote responsible domestic traditional energy production while exploring new energy sources to strengthen US energy independence. Senator Cornyn has held several key leadership roles including Republican Whip and currently serves on the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees. Before joining the Senate, Senator Cornyn served as a district judge, a member of the Texas Supreme Court and Texas Attorney General. We were thrilled to connect with Senator Cornyn for an election, energy and geopolitical focused discussion one week away from the 2024 Presidential Election. We begin by asking Senator Cornyn for his perspective on escalating international conflicts and global geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-Israel conflict, North Korea's involvement in Ukraine, and threats from Russia and China. We discuss the importance of robust US intelligence and deterrence to maintain global stability, the need for proactive US leadership in foreign conflicts, and the reality that “our holiday from history is over.” Senator Cornyn outlines opportunities and challenges in the coming lame duck session, key legislative actions, and Congressional priorities including national defense funding, tax policy, and the federal budget, as well as key Senate races and the potential for Republicans to retake the Senate. We explore America's energy potential, the strategic importance of US LNG to European allies, challenges with transmission and permitting for energy infrastructure, the evolution of US policy toward China, the possibility of permitting reform, and the merits of state versus federal power. We also touch on incentives for reshoring critical manufacturing to address supply chain vulnerabilities, national debt and budget priorities, and the critical importance of national unity despite political differences. It was a fantastic discussion, and we are very grateful to Senator Cornyn and his team for their continued efforts on behalf of the energy community. Mike Bradley kicked off the discussion by highlighting that markets this week are increasingly focused on a handful of Big Tech Q3 earnings and next week's Presidential election. On the bond market front, bond traders continue to be perplexed that the 10yr bond yield has spiked from 3.6% back to 4.3% over the last month, which is a higher level than the 10yr was trading prior to the 50-basis point cut at the September 18th FOMC Meeting. He noted that bond traders seem to be betting that Trump will win the Presidency and that his promise of Chinese Tariff increases and significant Federal regulatory cuts might lead to higher “real” growth and higher deficits. On the crude oil market front, WTI had fallen roughly $5/bbl this week on a brief de-escalation in Mideast tensions and concerns that Chinese economic stimulus plans would disappoint. On the broader equity market front, the S&P 500 continues to post new highs. Big Tech stocks seem to be retaking market leadership given that the market-weighted S&P 500 Index is again outperforming the equal-weighted S&P 500 Index. On the energy equity front, lower oil prices are leading many energy companies to take a more cautious approach on their Q3 calls which is continuing to weigh on the entire sector. Arjun Murti emphasized that long-term macroeconomic trends are more influential than election outcomes alone, and that a balanced “all-of-the-above” approach to support maximizing traditional resource production and exports as well as new energy technologies is crucial not only for the US but for developing nations seeking diversified energy for geopolitical and economic stability. We hope you find today's discussion as interesting and insightful as we di
Privacy law enforcement is currently on the rise across the globe -- and Texas is no different. For this episode Donata is joined by Paul Singer, Partner at Kelley Drye in Washington D.C. Before that, he spent two decades in the Texas Attorney General's office. Full bio:https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/paul-l-singerLinks mentioned in the episode:https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/texas-ag-sues-tiktok-in-first-lawsuit-brought-under-scope-act https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/the-scope-act-in-focus-what-you-should-know-about-texass-partially-blocked-youth-privacy-statute https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/the-eyes-of-texas-are-on-ai-generative-ai-settlement-reached Newsletter: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/newsletters/ag-chronicles
Earlier this week, we described Texas's new youth privacy law, the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, and previewed that the Texas Attorney General is likely to use it to target social media platforms. And we were correct: yesterday, Texas sued TikTok under the SCOPE Act for allegedly “exploiting Texas children and failing to prioritize minors' online safety and privacy.” The lawsuit is the first alleging violations of the SCOPE Act. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/texas-ag-sues-tiktok-in-first-lawsuit-brought-under-scope-act Paul Singer psinger@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8672 www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Paul-L-Singer Abigail Stempson astempson@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8678 www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Abigail-Stempson Beth Chun bchun@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8671 www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Beth-Bolen-Chun Andrea deLorimier adelorimier@kelleydrye.com (202) 945-6642 www.kelleydrye.com/people/andrea-delorimier Hosted by Simone Roach Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw
Shownotes and Transcript Join us for an emotionally charged and revealing episode on Hearts of Oak, where we delve into the life of Jeff Younger, a man whose personal battle has become a public spectacle at the heart of the transgender debate. From his roots in Silicon Valley to a contentious family court saga in Texas, Younger shares his journey through advocacy, legal battles, and his unwavering fight for his child's future. This episode not only explores his fight against child gender transition but also touches on the systemic issues within family law, the political divide within America, and how his faith has guided him through chaos. Tune in for an episode that promises to challenge your views on family, identity, and the essence of parental rights. Jeff Younger, a Texan, has been embroiled in a high-profile legal fight to prevent his son, James, from undergoing transgender medical treatments advocated by his ex-wife, Anne Georgulas. After a move to California, known for its transgender sanctuary laws, Younger faced new challenges when the case was sealed from the public by Judge Michelle Kazadi, sparking outrage over transparency and rights. Despite losing a political bid in Texas, Younger's case continues to draw national attention, highlighting the clash over transgender issues, parental rights, and medical ethics in the U.S. Connect with Jeff...
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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.On September 23, 2024, Lifespan, a healthcare organization, laid off 20% of its executive team as part of a restructuring effort to save $6 million. The FTC sued major pharmacy benefit managers over alleged anticompetitive practices related to insulin prices. Texas Attorney General settled with a generative AI company over accuracy allegations. Steps to minimize the threat of legacy medical devices and the challenges faced by telehealth providers in navigating insurance, compliance, and cash-only models amid state regulations were discussed. The changing landscape of healthcare requires workforce planning strategies to address staffing challenges. Placing AI at the heart of healthcare to improve efficiency and patient care is also highlighted. Additionally, news on cybersecurity risks posed by legacy medical devices, challenges faced by telehealth providers, and industry developments such as new diet plans and games for falls prevention were shared. Healthcare Dive provides in-depth journalism on topics such as health IT, policy & regulation, insurance, digital health, payer-provider partnerships, and value-based care for decision-makers in the healthcare industry.In other news, AstraZeneca and Daiichi's dato-dxd failed to extend lives in breast cancer, adding to previous setbacks in lung cancer. Bristol Myers Squibb is targeting the first new type of schizophrenia drug in three decades. A recent court ruling has revived PhRMA's legal challenge to the Inflation Reduction Act. BMS is laying off employees in New Jersey as part of cost-saving measures. BMS' karxt could soon be the first new schizophrenia drug in decades. Sanofi secured approval for Sarclisa in multiple myeloma and Athira Pharma laid off 70% of its workforce. The BACE credential can help advance a career in biotech. The ongoing battle over drug pricing was also discussed, specifically focusing on insulin and the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in inflating costs. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against three major PBMs for allegedly rigging the supply chain to increase insulin prices. Insulin makers like Eli Lilly have set price caps, but the FTC warned all drugmakers about raising list prices for medicines. Big pharma companies are being scrutinized for their efforts in providing access to drugs like insulin in low- and middle-income countries. A report examined the patient reach efforts of 20 major pharma companies in these regions. Overall, the industry is facing pressure to address both pricing and access issues.
At around 11:00 pm on the night of December 13, 2020, 21-year-old Texas State University student Jason Landry left San Marcos, Texas, to drive back to his parents' house. But he never made it home, and what happened next remains a mystery. Just after midnight, on what was now December 14, Jason's car was found wrecked on a desolate gravel road near Luling, Texas. His belongings—and the clothes he had been wearing while driving—were scattered along the road, but Jason himself was nowhere to be found. Despite extensive searches and countless hours of investigation, no trace of Jason has been found since that night. It's been more than three years since Jason went missing, and investigators are still searching for answers… In the late hours of December 13th, 2020, into the early hours of December 14th, 21-year-old Jason Landry was involved in a car accident near 2365 Salt Flat Road, outside Luling, Texas. He hasn't been seen since. At the time of his disappearance, Jason had medium-length brown hair, a goatee, and weighed around 170 pounds. He is white, 6'1”, with brown eyes. If you have any information, you can contact the Texas Attorney General's Office at 512-936-0742. There is a $20,000 reward for information. If you want to help search for Jason, a volunteer group holds monthly searches. You can email findjasonlandry@gmail.com for more information. And if you'd like to stay up to date with Jason's case, please join his family's Facebook group “Missing Person - Jason Landry”. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray and Anna Luria SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly: https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. TryFum.com/Detective - Get a FREE gift with your Journey Pack! 2. HelloFresh.com/FreeDetective - Get FREE breakfast for LIFE!
John is joined by Zina Bash and Ashley Keller, both Partners at Keller Postman, LLC which, with the Texas Attorney General, represented the State of Texas in an enforcement action against Meta Platforms for violations of Texas's biometric privacy law. They discuss the landmark $1.4 billion settlement they obtained from Meta for capturing and using biometric identifiers like face geometry without consent, the largest settlement ever by a single state. They explain how Texas's biometric privacy law differs from the better-known Illinois biometric privacy act because in Texas, there is no private right of action; only the state attorney general can bring lawsuits. Ashley explains that the claims against Meta concerned capturing biometric identifiers, such as the face geometry, of millions of Texas residents without informed consent, disclosing this data without permission, and failing to delete it after use. Among other defenses, Meta argued that because Facebook is a free service, it did not collect this information for commercial purposes. The State argued that Meta's actions were clearly tied to its business model. Meta also argued that it should not be penalized for scanning the faces of non-Facebook users because Meta could not obtain informed consent from non-users. The court rejected this argument, ruling that this was still a violation of the Texas law. They then discuss how the settlement followed a fast-track 18-month litigation process, a stark contrast to a similar Illinois case against Meta, which lasted five and a half years. Zina attributed the speed of this case to the aggressive approach of the Texas attorney general's office, which had been investigating Meta for over a year before the suit was filed. She explains that a major turning point was the Texas court's decision requiring Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to sit for deposition. Zina explains that Meta faced potentially ruinous damages of $25,000 per photograph that appeared on Facebook or Instagram. The discussion then turns to broader privacy concerns. Ashley and John note that Americans' attitudes towards privacy seems to have evolved, particularly regarding the intrusive data collection practices of tech giants like Meta. In the past, people might be willing to trade personal data for free services like social media, but more recently people are increasingly wary of how their information is being used without consent, especially as companies like Meta monetize that data. Finally, they note that most users don't fully read or understand the terms of consent they agree to in user agreements, raising questions about how genuinely informed their consent truly is.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi
This is the conclusion of Carter's conversation with David Oliver, a partner with Allen Boone Humpries Robinson (ABHR), one of Texas' leading public finance law firms specializing in municipal utility district (MUD), Water District (WD) and municipal management districts (MMDs) and why these types of public financing vehicles are critical to developing and financing Texas master planned communities. In this episode you'll learn: What is a MUD? How have MUDs evolved over the years? Why MUDs are critical for funding large scale master planned communities. The difference between a MUD and a public improvement district (PID)? How do you determine which type of district to utilize? How has the MUD Forward Funding Launch Bond™ transformed the MUD/WD/MMD financing landscape? What was the impact of the Texas Attorney General's All Bond Counsel Letter dated March 21, 2024, as it relates to the Launch Bond™? Show Notes David Oliver Contact Information Executive Assistant Cindi Meek (713) 860-6409 doliver@abhr.com www.abhr.com Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ (“LRS”) – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: Get all the shownotes here Learn more about Launch Development Finance Advisors Connect with Carter Froelich Connect With Launch Development Finance Advisors Carter Froelich – 480-828-9555 / carter@launch-dfa.com Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability.
In this week's episode of Miss Trial, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Kathleen Rice, and Danya Perry cover the many updates from Jack Smith regarding Trump's legal battles and voter suppression atrocities occurring in Texas. They start with an analysis of Jack Smith's superseding indictment, which updates the charges and evidence following the Supreme Court's immunity decision. The hosts also delve into Smith's appeal of Judge Cannon's Mar-a-Lago case dismissal, dissecting both the brief and U.S. v Nixon. Lastly, they discuss recent raids by the Texas Attorney General's office targeting Latino political activists over alleged voter fraud, aiming to combat ballot harvesting. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MISSTRIAL at https://www.oneskin.co/ right now! #oneskinpod Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code MISSTRIAL at https://www.LumeDeodorant.com #lumepod Step into the courtroom with MissTrial, a gripping new legal podcast where justice meets real-life drama, co-hosted by 3 accomplished women: Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan DA's office currently prosecuting Donald Trump; E. Danya Perry, former SDNY Federal Prosecutor and currently the formidable attorney representing Michael Cohen as he faced down Trump; and, Kathleen Rice, the first ever woman elected as Nassau County District Attorney and former New York Congresswoman who was present during the January 6 Capitol attack. Together, they dissect high-profile cases, share behind-the-scenes insights, and bring their unparalleled experience to the most pressing legal issues of our time. Tune in for candid conversations, expert analysis, and a deep dive into the trials that shape our nation. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coalition-of-the-sane/id1741663279
Most people can agree that protecting children from harmful online content — self-harm, disordered eating, gore, disinformation, extreme social pressure — is a good idea. Much of that falls on parents. But algorithms are disturbingly good at showing us extreme content we never searched, but can't look away from. Addiction (and thus more ads) is social media's business model. And keeping up with the Web wormholes that teenagers find themselves in is an impossible task, especially when these platforms are integral to their social lives. In response to the growing mental health crisis among teens (especially girls and young women), the U.S. Senate found bi-partisan support in two bills: COPPA 2.0 — which would expand the scope of 1998's Children's Online Privacy Protection Act to block data collection on minors aged 13-17 — and KOSA (The Kids Online Safety Act), which would turn OFF algorithmic recommendations and auto-play videos, and turn ON maximum privacy settings by default for kids. This seemed like a rare bi-partisan win. But as always, the truth is much more complicated. That's why we've called on Paul Singer to return for his 3rd appearance on the show to explain WTF is going on. Paul is a partner at the law firm Kelley Drye & Warren, where he specializes in consumer protection issues. Previously, he worked in the Texas Attorney General's office, with a particular focus on data protection. He even worked on the very first lawsuit brought through COPPA 1.0's enforcement back in 2000. He breaks down what's in these bills, why they have some good ideas, the fatal flaw that makes KOSA problematic (especially for marginalized communities), and what Congress (and courts) could do instead to protect all citizens from abusive tech platforms. Check out Paul's work here: https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/paul-l-singer And subscribe to his legal blog about these issues and much more: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access This show is made possible by listener support: https://www.patreon.com/influencepod Join our Discord community! https://discord.gg/influencepod Call the show and leave a message: (347)-871-6548 Email me with guest & trivia suggestions! influencepod69@gmail.com (NOICE) Follow me:
Matthew, Jasmin and Reese discuss the Texas Attorney General suing to block a gun ban at the Texas State Fair, doctors in India going on a 24 hour strike to protest the brutal rape and murder of a medic, and Mayor Eric Adams being hit with a subpoena over campaign finances.
In this episode, Carter continues his conversation with David Oliver, a partner with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson (ABHR), one of Texas' leading public finance law firms specializing in municipal utility district (MUD), water district (WD) and municipal management districts (MMDs) and why these types of public financing vehicles are critical to developing and financing Texas master planned communities. In this episode you'll learn: What is a MUD? How have MUDs evolved over the years? Why MUDs are critical for funding large scale master planned communities. The difference between a MUD and a public improvement district (PID)? How do you determine which type of district to utilize? How has the MUD Forward Funding Launch Bond™ transformed the MUD/WD/MMD financing landscape? What was the impact of the Texas Attorney General's All Bond Counsel Letter dated March 21, 2024, as it relates to the Launch Bond™? Show Notes David Oliver Contact Information Executive Assistant Cindi Meek (713) 860-6409 doliver@abhr.com www.abhr.com Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ (“LRS”) – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: Get all the shownotes here Learn more about Launch Development Finance Advisors Connect with Carter Froelich Connect With Launch Development Finance Advisors Carter Froelich – 480-828-9555 / carter@launch-dfa.com Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability.
Today on City Cast Houston, host Raheel Ramzanali is catching you up on the big stories you need to know this week in H-town. He's joined by longtime Houston comedian Rob Mungle to discuss why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a local immigrant rights group, why HISD's budget could take a hit after the first week of school, why Houstonians will have to pay to drive through Lake Charles in the future, and more! Dive deeper into the stories we talked about this week: Texas Attorney General sues Houston immigrant group FIEL in latest immigration legal battle Local immigrant rights nonprofit challenges lawsuit from Ken Paxton Gov. Greg Abbott brags about his border initiative. The evidence doesn't back him up. Trying to become a US citizen? Houston Public Library can help you navigate the process More about Dayna Steele About 9,000 students have left HISD after a tumultuous first year under state control Houston ISD says nurse who responded in student's death is actively registered Houston teachers' union being told defibrillator wasn't working when Marshall MS student collapsed HISD vows to repair 170 automated external defibrillators that are not working after student's death I-10 bridge in Lake Charles gets OK to move forward Houston ranks in top 5 for ‘Buggiest' cities in the US for 2024, according to data Scorpion activity is now at a peak in Texas Grownup Storytime Follow Rob Mungle on X Learn more about the sponsors of this August 20th episode here: Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many car companies collect data about your habits behind the wheel. But selling it? That's a new problem. In a lawsuit earlier this week, Texas accused General Motors of selling that information to third parties, including insurance companies, all while deceiving millions of drivers about how their information was collected and used. On POLITICO Tech, reporter Alfred Ng tells host Steven Overly why the case in Texas may be a harbinger of more legal fights to come.
GUEST OVERVIEW: The GrassRoots TruthCast, created by former Escambia County Florida Commissioner Gene Valentino, is a weekly broadcast from Pensacola, Florida. Gene, an investment entrepreneur and avid pilot, is a founding member of VeriJet charter aviation and serves on the company's Board of Directors. When he's not in studio, Gene can usually be found in the skies over the Gulf of Mexico piloting his ICON A5. GUEST OVERVIEW: Louis Buller Gohmert Jr.is an American attorney, politician, and former judge who was the U.S. representative from Texas's 1st congressional district from 2005 to 2023. Gohmert is a Republican and was part of the Tea Party movement. In January 2015, he unsuccessfully challenged John Boehner for Speaker of the House of Representatives In November 2021, he announced his candidacy in the 2022 Texas Attorney General election. He failed to advance to the Republican primary runoff, finishing fourth with 17% of the vote. GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr. John R. Lott, Jr., is an economist and a world-recognized expert on guns and crime and also founder of The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC). During the Trump administration, he served as the Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics in the Office of Justice Programs and then the Office of Legal Policy in the U.S. Department of Justice.
In this episode, Carter speaks with David Oliver, a partner with Allen Boone Humpries Robinson (ABHR), one of Texas' leading public finance law firms specializing in municipal utility district (MUD), Water District (WD) and municipal management districts (MMDs) and why these types of public financing vehicles are critical to developing and financing Texas master planned communities. In this episode you'll learn: What is a MUD? How have MUDs evolved over the years? Why MUDs are critical for funding large scale master planned communities. The difference between a MUD and a public improvement district (PID)? How do you determine which type of district to utilize? How has the MUD Forward Funding Launch Bond™ transformed the MUD/WD/MMD financing landscape? What was the impact of the Texas Attorney General's All Bond Counsel Letter dated March 21, 2024, as it relates to the Launch Bond™? Show Notes David Oliver Contact Information Executive Assistant Cindi Meek (713) 860-6409 doliver@abhr.com www.abhr.com Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ (“LRS”) – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: Get all the shownotes here Learn more about Launch Development Finance Advisors Connect with Carter Froelich Connect With Launch Development Finance Advisors Carter Froelich – 480-828-9555 / carter@launch-dfa.com Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability.
In this episode of the Wiley Connected podcast, hosts Duane Pozza and Kat Scott, partners in Wiley's Privacy, Cyber, and Data Governance practice, discuss the implications of new comprehensive privacy laws in Oregon and Texas effective July 1, 2024. They are joined by Tyler Bridegan from the Texas Attorney General's Office and Kristen Hilton from the Oregon Department of Justice, who provide insights into the unique provisions in their respective state laws, enforcement strategies, and collaborative efforts in the evolving landscape of consumer data protection.
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO extending its relationship with Saudi Arabia as WWE prepares for its latest show in the country.Bradley Hope, the co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman's Ruthless Quest for Global Power, joins the show to speak about the rise of MBS, Saudi Arabia's growing influence within sports & its ties with WWE.Plus: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton responds to the complaint filed by WWE over the release of records related to events in Texas, Mark Shapiro speaks at the JP Morgan conference, the NBA is preparing to finalize its broadcast agreements, AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, and the latest TV ratings information.READING:- TKO President talks expansion of WWE-Saudi Arabia deal- NBA formalizing deals with Disney, Amazon, NBC- WWE suing Texas Attorney General to prevent release of bidding contract- WWE Raw ranks second on cable behind Game 7 of the NHL playoffsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsOur Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Texas Attorney General Paxton discusses the Biden administration's rewrite of Title IX and its implications for sex-based protections under federal law. He highlights the administration's disregard for the Constitution and federal law, and the potential harm to women's rights and opportunities in sports. Paxton emphasizes the need for states to stand up against this overreach and protect women's rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO extending its relationship with Saudi Arabia as WWE prepares for its latest show in the country.Bradley Hope, the co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman's Ruthless Quest for Global Power, joins the show to speak about the rise of MBS, Saudi Arabia's growing influence within sports & its ties with WWE.Plus: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton responds to the complaint filed by WWE over the release of records related to events in Texas, Mark Shapiro speaks at the JP Morgan conference, the NBA is preparing to finalize its broadcast agreements, AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, and the latest TV ratings information.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/F0pFdfCwqscREADING:- TKO President talks expansion of WWE-Saudi Arabia deal- NBA formalizing deals with Disney, Amazon, NBC- WWE suing Texas Attorney General to prevent release of bidding contract- WWE Raw ranks second on cable behind Game 7 of the NHL playoffsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Doug Collins Modeled public service after his father, a Georgia State Trooper, as he served his district for nearly a decade, becoming the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary. In this role, Doug led his Republican colleagues on a wide breadth of issues, including fighting for our police officers, safeguarding the Second Amendment, protecting the lives of unborn children, defending religious liberty, and overseeing our law enforcement agencies. As a U.S. Air Force Reserve chaplain, Doug has ministered to our country's military since 2002. He completed a 2008-2009 deployment to Iraq while stationed at Balad Air Force Base. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Louis Buller Gohmert Jr.is an American attorney, politician, and former judge who was the U.S. representative from Texas's 1st congressional district from 2005 to 2023. Gohmert is a Republican and was part of the Tea Party movement. In January 2015, he unsuccessfully challenged John Boehner for Speaker of the House of Representatives In November 2021, he announced his candidacy in the 2022 Texas Attorney General election. He failed to advance to the Republican primary runoff, finishing fourth with 17% of the vote. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Pearson Sharp is a show host and foreign correspondent for One America News. As an investigative reporter, he covers international conflicts and conducts on-the-ground reporting around the world—from the migration crisis in Sweden to the war in Syria. He is also a published author, with his first book, "The Sovereign," available on Amazon.com. Currently, he is working on the next three books in the series and plotting his escape from the big city to a little cabin in the woods.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Study of the Texas Republican efforts at property tax reduction over the past 3 legislative session, from a not-friendly-to-Republicans source, shows tax reduction has generally been very successful statewide. Read it here: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/26/texas-property-tax-cuts-analysis/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.Harris County District Attorney Ogg infuriates Houston's Democrat Party political machine by preserving justice in handing a key case to the Texas Attorney General's office.More on the despicable pro-Hamas demonstrations at UT-Austin and elsewhere: UT president called DPS for help Charges dropped by Dem judge and DA against most UT Austin protesters Associated Press under fire for calling antisemitic anti-Israel demonstrations ‘anti-war' protests Clueless Columbia student at NYU rally: ‘Why are we protesting?' Hamas Loses Its Grip: Gazans Speak Out against It Lubbock's voter turnout is almost double any May election for 20 years. Conservatives must get out and vote. See my Lubbock voter recommendations here.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Originally Published Mar 12, 2021Biden signs the American Rescue Plan ahead of his primetime remarks on the one year anniversary of the COVID lockdown; Merrick Garland arrives at the Department of Justice for his first official day as the attorney general; the Justice Department says the leader of the Oathkeepers was directing the siege on the Capitol; a former veteran charged in the insurrection is a former member of the Marine One squadron; the Texas Attorney General threatens to sue Austin officials if they don't lift mask mandates; two common sense gun laws pass the House but face uphill battles in the Senate; the appellate court has allowed the charge of 3rd degree murder to be charged in the case against Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd; David Cicilline says he'll propose a rule to stop Marjory Greene's procedural delay tactics; a new phone call surfaces in the Georgia RICO investigation into Trump and the House Oversight Committee gets emails that Mark Meadows was also involved; Deb Haaland's nomination advances to a confirmation vote next week; plus AG and Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) deliver and your Good News and a ruling in Aimee's Court.Follow our guest on Twitter:Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1)Author, THE FBI WAY: INSIDE THE BUREAU'S CODE OF EXCELLENCEFollow Aimee on Instagram:Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/U.S. Bills vs Congressional Session -The Turtle Dick Mitch Bottleneck Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas, talks about the rule of law, the support from around the country from both American citizens and Governors for Texas to protect their border. While Biden is asleep at the switch and spending more time at Camp David, Paxton and his administration are protecting the people of Texas. We have already seen enough heartbreak and another tragic loss just last week in Georgia where liberal policies allowed the murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday, March 4th, 2024Today, Senator Bob Menendez's co conspirator has pled guilty and is cooperating with authorities; an LGBTQ+ advocacy group is suing the state of Texas over their demands for trans folks medical records; the No Labels Party pivots to attack Democrats and Joe Biden; the feds have opened an investigation into Nex Benedict's school district; the University of Florida has eliminated diversity equity and inclusion programs; Nikki Haley says she's not bound by the RNC pledge to endorse Trump if he wins the nomination. Plus, Allison delivers your good news.Dana is out and about.Promo Code:Go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 AND K2 AND 5 FREE AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Donate a subscription to someone on our waiting list:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/patrons-sponsoring-patronsGift a subscription to someone you know:https://dailybeans.supercast.com/gifts/newNew Jersey businessman in Menendez case pleads guilty and cooperates with authoritieshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/politics/bob-menendez-jose-uribe-corruption-case/index.htmlEducation Department to open investigation into Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school districthttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/education-department-opens-investigation-nex-benedicts-oklahoma-school-rcna141469National LGBTQ group sues Texas after state AG demands records about trans youthshttps://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/national-lgbtq-group-sues-texas-state-ag-demands-records-trans-youths-rcna141181University of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rulehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-florida-eliminates-diversity-equity-inclusion-positions-due-rcna141524No Labels aims to swing at Biden even as its own plan remains unclearhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/03/02/politics/no-labels-biden-trump/index.html Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsFederal Student Loan Debt Reliefhttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/debt-relief-infoSouth Carolina Democratic Partyhttps://scdp.orgRescue Drew the dog (SouthCoast Georgia)https://hsscg.org/animal/53781934VetTix.orghttps://vettix.org Gofundme for Nex Benedict https://www.gofundme.com/f/dagny-benedict Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Brian Stelter is one of the top reporters on the media beat. After covering media for The New York Times, he had a long career at CNN on the same beat as host of the weekly show, Reliable Services. He is now a Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair and hosts their weekly podcast, Inside the Hive. He is the author of the recent book, Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy. You can buy a copy here. In this episode, Bill and Brian discuss the state of journalism today, including the rise of fake news, the decline of local newspapers, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the industry. Stelter also talks about the role of Fox News and its influence on the Republican Party. He notes that while Fox News faces challenges from competitors like Newsmax, it remains the dominant force in conservative media. Stelter also discusses the potential legal challenges facing Fox News, including lawsuits from Smartmatic and Fox shareholders. Overall, he suggests journalism is facing significant challenges, but there are still opportunities for new and innovative media outlets to emerge.Today, Bill highlights the work of the independent non-profit journalism organization, Pro Publica. In just the last few years they have uncovered the shady dealings of Justice Clarence Thomas, exposed the shadowy accountants that do Trump's taxes, how corrupt Texas Attorney General gutted his Medicaid Fraud unit. And many more. Check out more of their excellent work at ProPublica.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The federal government has jurisdiction over immigration matters. In Eagle Pass, the state of Texas has taken over. But what Texas is doing is illegal and could lead to a Constitutional crisis. Rep. Eddie Morales and Stephen Vladeck join Meghna Chakrabarti. Editor's note: On Point reached out to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the White House, Governor Greg Abbott's office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Military Department, and the Texas Attorney General's Office. All of them either declined our request for an interview or did not respond. About: Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is WBUR's award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Its unique combination of original reporting, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis creates an experience that makes the world more intelligible and humane. Deep dives. Original stories. Fresh takes. We'd appreciate your help to better understand On Point's podcast listeners and get your feedback — it'll take you about 10 minutes or less! Take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/onpointpodcast
Monday, January 30th, 2024Today, The Texas attorney general is requesting transgender youths' patient records from a Georgia clinic; Senator Fetterman plans to force a vote barring Senator Menendez from classified briefings; the former IRS contractor that leaked Trump's tax returns has been sentenced to five years in prison; Senator James Lankford is pushing back on Trump's blockade of a border deal; NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre continues his testimony in the corruption trial. Plus Allison and Dana deliver your good news.Texas attorney general requests transgender youths' patient records from Georgia clinichttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/26/texas-attorney-general-trans-documents-georgia-ken-paxtonWayne LaPierre says he approved helicopter rides so NRA execs could avoid traffic while going to NASCAR raceshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/wayne-lapierre-says-approved-helicopter-rides-nra-execs-avoid-traffic-rcna136132Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking Trump tax recordshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/former-irs-contractor-sentenced-5-years-prison-leaking-trump-tax-recor-rcna135908Republican Senator Says Border Deal is Exactly What Trump Wanted as Presidenthttps://www.meidastouch.com/news/republican-senator-says-border-deal-is-exactly-what-trump-wanted-as-presidentWant some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-teeSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good NewsThe VAhttps://www.va.govBee Gees - How Deep Is Your Lovehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpqqjU7u5Yc&t=141Rat Rescuehttps://www.rattieratz.orgRabbit Rescuehttps://www.therabbithaven.orgPublic Service Loan Forgivenesshttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercast https://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
The Texas Attorney General speaks out on the Pfizer lawsuit and border laws in a candid Interview with Pags!
In an exclusive interview, Tudor talks with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about his lawsuit against Pfizer over alleged misleading information about the COVID-19 vaccine. They discuss the potential consequences of the lawsuit, the pressure to get vaccinated, and the actions of the Biden administration. Paxton criticizes the government's focus on vaccines over a cure for COVID-19 and the censorship of vaccine skepticism. The conversation also covers the border crisis, voter fraud in Texas, and Paxton's re-election campaign. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In an exclusive interview, Tudor talks with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about his lawsuit against Pfizer over alleged misleading information about the COVID-19 vaccine. They discuss the potential consequences of the lawsuit, the pressure to get vaccinated, and the actions of the Biden administration. Paxton criticizes the government's focus on vaccines over a cure for COVID-19 and the censorship of vaccine skepticism. The conversation also covers the border crisis, voter fraud in Texas, and Paxton's re-election campaign. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The media begins to call out Biden for false stories and his polls decline, a Los Angeles Sheriff is shot and killed, Texas Attorney General is acquitted. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.USA Facts: Seek clarity and ground your debates in undeniable facts with http://www.usafacts.orgZipRecruiter: Try ZipRecruiter for FREE: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Wire