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DOJ asks judge to order Abbott to start Rio Grande floating barrier removal

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday filed paperwork asking a judge to order Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take action and have the floating barrier in the Rio Grande removed.In a 21-page filing, attorneys for the DOJ have asked for the court to... Read More.

DOJ sues Texas, Abbott over ‘unauthorized’ anti-migration barriers in Rio Grande

Monday, July 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice on Monday sued the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over the installation of a barrier of buoys in the Rio Grande River intended to keep migrants from crossing into the U.S.The DOJ based its lawsuit on... Read More.

‘Abbott Elementary’ star William Stanford Davis shows off residual check worth a nickel in strike-supporting post

Monday, July 24 by ABC News

On Abbott Elementary, William Stanford Davis brings the funny as sarcastic custodian Mr. Davis, but he wasn't laughing in a new Instagram post educating people about the life of a working actor."I've been in the [Screen Actors] Guild for 32 years, and, I'll... Read More.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott buses group of migrants to Los Angeles

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Gov. Greg Abbott said on Wednesday that Texas bused a group of migrants to Los Angeles, adding it to a growing list of so-called "sanctuary cities" targeted by the Republican governor.The move expanded his efforts to bus migrants outside of Texas,... Read More.

FTC investigating Abbott and baby formula makers for possible collusion

Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Trade Commission is investigating infant formula makers, including Abbott Laboratories, to determine whether the companies colluded as they bid to secure profitable state contracts, according to a filing by the agency.The agency is looking into whether companies "engaged in collusion or... Read More.

‘Andor’, ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘Better Call Saul’ among this year’s Peabody Award winners

Tuesday, May 9 by ABC News

The jury members for the 83rd annual Peabody Awards have made their picks, and the Star Wars Disney+ series Andor, ABC's Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary and Apple TV+'s workplace dramedy Severance are among this year's winners in the Entertainment category.The organization spotlights "the most compelling... Read More.

Abbott blames Texas mall shooting on mental health, but what has been done to address it?

Monday, May 8 by ABC News

(ALLEN, Texas) -- Just one day after the most recent mass shooting in the United States -- this time at an outdoor mall in Allen, Texas -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blamed the incident on mental health issues as he's done with previous mass... Read More.

After mall shooting, Abbott says ‘mental health crisis’ must be solved; Biden calls for weapons ban

Sunday, May 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Texas lawmakers on Sunday reacted to the latest mass shooting in America -- at an outdoor mall north of Dallas -- by focusing on the importance of mental health treatment and prayer.In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Gov. Greg Abbott pointed to... Read More.

Abbott spokesperson voices ‘regret’ for tweet critics say ‘dehumanizes’ mass shooting victims

Monday, May 1 by ABC News

(CLEVELAND, Texas) -- After Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott faced backlash for what critics called an effort to "dehumanize" the victims of a mass shooting in his home state over the weekend, a spokesperson appeared to walk back Abbott's remark in a statement to... Read More.

Sheryl Lee Ralph teases ’Abbott Elementary’ season finale: “It’s a bit unexpected”

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

The season finale of the beloved sitcom Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday night and Sheryl Lee Ralph, who stars as Barbara Howard in the series, is dishing to ABC Audio what viewers can expect to see."It's a bit unexpected," she teases."And once again, you're going to... Read More.

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