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Twitter is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for retaliation. The social media company says that Paxton used his office to retaliate against it for banning former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account. Paxton started an investigation into Twitter and four other major technology companies for what he called “the seemingly coordinated …

Following the deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days in subfreezing conditions, the Texas power grid president and CEO has been terminated. On Wednesday, The board of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, responsible for 90% of the state’s power, sent Bill Magness a …

President Joe Biden’s administration has been banned by U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on deportations. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that the moratorium violated federal law and would cost the state of Texas more money. On his campaign trail, President Biden said he’d enforce …

Republican Representative Ron Wright of Texas has died after contracting COVID-19. His congressional office announced his death in a statement on Monday. “Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021. His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the …

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a long-shot bid by President Trump and the state of Texas to overturn the election results in four states won by Joe Biden. “Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another State conducts its elections,” the court wrote …