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DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

12 June 2026 at 20:37
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Virginia on Thursday over its new requirements, including a mask ban, for federal agents operating in the commonwealth, alleging the laws are an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate” federal law enforcement operations.  “Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to…

DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

12 June 2026 at 20:37
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Virginia on Thursday over its new requirements, including a mask ban, for federal agents operating in the commonwealth, alleging the laws are an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate” federal law enforcement operations.  “Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to…

Trump threatens to ‘take back’ DC if democratic socialist is elected as mayor

12 June 2026 at 16:30
President Trump on Thursday suggested the federal government could “take back” Washington if the democratic socialist candidate wins the race to replace outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser. “I wouldn’t like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it on the federal basis,” Trump said when asked what he would do if a “crazy socialist”…

Trump threatens to ‘take back’ DC if democratic socialist is elected as mayor

12 June 2026 at 16:30
President Trump on Thursday suggested the federal government could “take back” Washington if the democratic socialist candidate wins the race to replace outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser. “I wouldn’t like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it on the federal basis,” Trump said when asked what he would do if a “crazy socialist”…

Paxton warns Big 12 of potential legal action over any Texas Tech Sorsby sanctions

12 June 2026 at 14:08
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Paxton warns Big 12 of potential legal action over any Texas Tech Sorsby sanctions

12 June 2026 at 14:08
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with ActBlue lawsuit

11 June 2026 at 23:06
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) cannot move forward with a donation-vetting lawsuit against progressive fundraising platform ActBlue. District Judge Richard G. Stearns blocked Paxton from “continuing to litigate” the case, finding that ActBlue was likely to succeed in its claims that the action infringed on its…

Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with ActBlue lawsuit

11 June 2026 at 23:06
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) cannot move forward with a donation-vetting lawsuit against progressive fundraising platform ActBlue. District Judge Richard G. Stearns blocked Paxton from “continuing to litigate” the case, finding that ActBlue was likely to succeed in its claims that the action infringed on its…

Abbott seeks new limits on Texas data centers 

11 June 2026 at 22:06
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is taking steps to implement new restrictions on data centers in the state, including proposals to set water-efficient technology requirements and repeal tax incentives.  The Republican governor directed the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Wednesday to “take immediate steps” to safeguard…

Abbott seeks new limits on Texas data centers 

11 June 2026 at 22:06
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is taking steps to implement new restrictions on data centers in the state, including proposals to set water-efficient technology requirements and repeal tax incentives.  The Republican governor directed the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Wednesday to “take immediate steps” to safeguard…

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