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Abbott doubles down, asks Texas Supreme Court to rule before lawmakers attempt a 3rd quorum

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his assertion that he has the right to file a lawsuit to the Texas Supreme Court, despite Texas Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton, also a Republican, asserting otherwise.The potential legal battle comes as several Democrats... Read More.

Trump looks for ‘more ways to spend my money’ on White House roof

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ever the developer-in-chief, President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof above the briefing room in an apparent effort to inspect future construction.The press, which had been pushed significantly down the driveway, attempted to figure out what was... Read More.

US should put nuclear reactors on moon before other countries do, acting NASA administrator says

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nuclear power on the moon is critical to the United States' space exploration and national security goals, and the U.S. government should "move quickly" to build reactors there before its terrestrial rivals, according to a directive issued by Transportation Secretary and acting... Read More.

House Oversight Committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued numerous subpoenas on Tuesday -- including one to the Department of Justice for the complete Jeffrey Epstein files and another for depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.Comer said... Read More.

‘Vote him out!’: Town hall erupts in anger at Nebraska GOP congressman over Trump megabill, policies

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(LINCOLN, Neb.) -- House Republican Rep. Mike Flood faced what appeared to be a hostile crowd during a rowdy town hall on Monday night in Lincoln, Nebraska.The crowd erupted within just minutes of the start of the forum, shouting and heckling at the congressman... Read More.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren touts investigations into Trump administration’s federal cuts

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the Trump administration says it's continuing its effort to reduce waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government through cuts at key agencies such as the Social Security Administration and the Education Department, Sen. Elizabeth Warren is touting her ongoing investigations... Read More.

Texas GOP AG says prosecuting Democrats who fled state will be a ‘challenge’

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants to oust and replace Democratic lawmakers who fled the state in an attempt to prevent Republican redistricting efforts and charge them with felonies. But that might be a challenge and take some time, the... Read More.

Showdown in Texas as Abbott threatens Democrats who fled in protest of redistricting

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A showdown is unfolding in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove Democrats who have fled the state in protest of Republican-led effort to create a new congressional map.Abbott said Texas House Democrats have until 3 p.m. local time on... Read More.

Texas Republicans say ‘hunt down’ Democrats who are leaving state over redistricting

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Democratic statehouse legislators are planning to leave Texas on Sunday in order to break the quorum of a special legislative session in which Republican state legislators are aiming to pass a new congressional map that could create up to five new... Read More.

Former football coach Derek Dooley entering Georgia Senate race

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Derek Dooley, a former University of Tennessee football coach, is launching a bid Monday for the Senate in Georgia, entering a shifting political landscape as candidates vie for coveted endorsements and the chance to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.Dooley is leaning... Read More.

Abbott doubles down, asks Texas Supreme Court to rule before lawmakers attempt a 3rd quorum

Trump looks for ‘more ways to spend my money’ on White House roof

US should put nuclear reactors on moon before other countries do, acting NASA administrator says

House Oversight Committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons

‘Vote him out!’: Town hall erupts in anger at Nebraska GOP congressman over Trump megabill, policies

Sen. Elizabeth Warren touts investigations into Trump administration’s federal cuts

Texas GOP AG says prosecuting Democrats who fled state will be a ‘challenge’

Showdown in Texas as Abbott threatens Democrats who fled in protest of redistricting

Texas Republicans say ‘hunt down’ Democrats who are leaving state over redistricting

Former football coach Derek Dooley entering Georgia Senate race

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