Texas Governor Greg Abbott was recently tricked into sharing a satirical news article about country music star Garth Brooks, which claimed he was booed off the stage at a fictitious event. The article sparked criticism from some, who accused the governor of attempting to spread false information. The incident serves as a reminder to be careful when sharing news stories, and to always do research to make sure the information is accurate.
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Tensions in Russia remain high as Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, threatened to march to Moscow in a challenge to President Vladimir Putin's authority. Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd criticized the Biden administration's response of "actively monitoring" the situation, calling for more proactive measures. Intelligence reports suggest that the mutiny was going forward, but ultimately failed, leaving the future of the region uncertain.
On Saturday, tragedy struck Big Bend National Park in Texas when a 14-year-old boy and his stepfather died while hiking in extreme heat. Park Rangers and agents from the U.S. Border Patrol arrived to find the teen had passed away and the stepfather had attempted to hike back to their vehicle, but had crashed down an embankment. The National Park Service has expressed its condolences and reminds hikers to take precautions when in extreme heat.
Phoebe D. Copas, a 48-year-old woman from Kentucky, has been charged with murder after shooting her Uber driver out of fear that he was kidnapping her and driving to Mexico. She allegedly took a handgun from her purse and shot the driver, Daniel Piedra Garcia, in the head, causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete barrier. Garcia was taken off life support this week and Copas remains in jail while the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Biden administration's policy to prioritize the deportation of immigrants deemed to pose the greatest risk to public safety or were picked up at the border. The policy, which was blocked by the Trump administration, will now be able to take effect, allowing immigration officers to focus their resources on those who pose the greatest risk to public safety. Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority that the challengers did not have legal standing to sue over the plan.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled that Texas and Louisiana do not have standing to challenge Biden administration immigration guidelines. The ruling clears the way…
Will Hurd, a former Texas Congressman and retired CIA officer, has announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He is the twelfth Republican to enter the race and is hoping to appeal to swing voters by presenting himself as a "common-sense Republican". Hurd has said that he would not pardon former President Donald Trump if elected, a question other GOP candidates have largely avoided.
At least three people have died and ten are injured after a tornado struck the small town of Matador, Texas on Wednesday evening. Reports from storm chasers and meteorologists on social media show the extent of the destruction, with considerable damage to homes, utility lines, trees and infrastructure. The Motley County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the fatalities and first responders are surveying the damage and assessing the situation.