Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
Texas leadership announce allocation of COVID-19 relief funds to teacher retirement system
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
Biden asks Congress for additional $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
Elon Musk jokes about buying Coca-Cola next 'to put the cocaine back in'
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Musk ordered to abide by SEC settlement over 2018 tweets
The whole dispute stems from an October 2018 agreement with the SEC that Elon Musk signed where he and Tesla each agreed to pay $20 million in civil fines over tweets about having the “funding secured” to take Tesla private.
The whole dispute stems from an October 2018 agreement with the SEC that Elon Musk signed where he and Tesla each agreed to pay $20 million in civil fines over tweets about having the “funding secured” to take Tesla private.
President Biden to speak at Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis
President Joe Biden will speak at the Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony, according to school officials.
President Joe Biden will speak at the Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony, according to school officials.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight
The first NASA crew comprised equally of men and women, including the first first Black woman making a long-term spaceflight, Jessica Watkins, has arrived at the International Space Station.
The first NASA crew comprised equally of men and women, including the first first Black woman making a long-term spaceflight, Jessica Watkins, has arrived at the International Space Station.
State lawmakers discuss National Guard insurance gap, floatation device shortage
General Suelzer testified that guard members posted along the Rio Grande are told in safety briefings not to get into the water. During the hearing, it was confirmed that Evans did not have a floatation device when he died.
General Suelzer testified that guard members posted along the Rio Grande are told in safety briefings not to get into the water. During the hearing, it was confirmed that Evans did not have a floatation device when he died.
Texas man offers free land to Elon Musk for Twitter headquarters
“Elon, Move twitter to Schwertner, TX , 38 miles North of Austin and we will give you 100 Acres for FREE,” the Texas man tweeted to Elon Musk.
“Elon, Move twitter to Schwertner, TX , 38 miles North of Austin and we will give you 100 Acres for FREE,” the Texas man tweeted to Elon Musk.
Trump administration accused of approving illegal COVID loan worth $700 million
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s 'remain in Mexico' policy
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Hollywood reacts to Elon Musk's Twitter purchase for $44 billion
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Governor Abbott asks Elon Musk to bring Twitter to Texas
Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the social media platform. The announcement brings up the question, could Twitter relocate to Texas?
Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the social media platform. The announcement brings up the question, could Twitter relocate to Texas?
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responds to Musk takeover: 'Elon is the singular solution I trust'
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey posted a thread in response to Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media platform, suggesting he supports the move.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey posted a thread in response to Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media platform, suggesting he supports the move.
Lawmakers, experts react to Elon Musk purchasing Twitter for $44 billion
In tweets on Monday, Musk listed several possible changes to Twitter making algorithms open source, defeating spambots, and authenticating all humans.
In tweets on Monday, Musk listed several possible changes to Twitter making algorithms open source, defeating spambots, and authenticating all humans.
Everything Elon Musk wants to change about Twitter
As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.
As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.