Data center boom puts GOP in a bind before midterms
Cleanview Research found 75% of data centers being built and 80% of data centers in the planning stage are in predominantly GOP states, as public opposition to data centers grows.
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Latino Dems urge investment in Hinojosa campaign as Texas governor's race tightens
Latino Democratic leaders are renewing calls for the Democratic Governors Association to invest more heavily in Texas after a new poll showed Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
OpenAI wants U.S. to lead global AI safety
Tech industry insiders are united in saying that artificial intelligence development requires regulation and safety standards. OpenAI says the U.S. should lead the way when it comes to building out global AI safety principles. POLITICO Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp weighs in.
Hinojosa on facing Abbott in Texas governor race
The nationwide political debate over data centers has made its way into the Texas governor's race. Gov. Greg Abbott recently paused approvals for new data centers, but his Democratic opponent, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, says she's skeptical he'll stick to it. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign.
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Lindsay Clancy jury ends day 5 of deliberations deadlocked; President Trump urges Iranian citizens to fight against their government.
What Trump's Texas trip says about Senate race
President Trump is headed to Texas on Thursday to help raise funds for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer Christian Castro
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Abbott rebuts ICE agent handover request
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is pushing back against Minnesota's attempt to extradite a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier in the year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Cruz on future of AI, Texas Senate race, more
This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is freezing data center construction across the state until a comprehensive audit is completed. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz joins "The Takeout" to discuss the pause and much more.
Abbott: Uvalde "hit very, very hard" by floods
Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update Friday on Texas' response to deadly flooding in the state's central and southern regions.
Texas flooding prompts disaster declaration
Flooding in Texas prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration on Monday. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
Construction begins for UFC White House fight
Construction is underway at the White House for a UFC cage match on President Trump's birthday in June. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Terry Sullivan join to discuss.
Texas appeals block on its newly drawn congressional map to Supreme Court
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Details on block of Texas' congressional map
A panel of federal judges has blocked Texas from using a newly redrawn congressional map, which was designed to help Republicans maintain their majority in the House in next year's midterm elections. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Abbott declares 2 groups as terrorist orgs
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday declared two groups, the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as foreign terrorist organizations. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Buddy Holly crosswalk to be removed following order on roadway artwork
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, city officials said.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces run for fourth term, touts property tax plan, economy
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State.
Abbott, Newsom hold rallies in Texas
One day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom rallied in the Lone Star State, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally announced his reelection campaign. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor for NOTUS, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Texas State Rep. Hinojosa enters governor race
The field of Texas Democrats vying for governor got a little more crowded on Wednesday morning with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa entering the race. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her newly-launched campaign.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Bodies found in Houston-area bayous this year
Officials say six bodies have been found in Houston's bayous in just two weeks. Records show at least 22 bodies found in Houston bayous so far this year. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more details.
Camp Mystic counselor's parents speak out
Camp Mystic counselor Chloe Childress, who died during the devastating Texas floods, stayed in place during the natural disaster because she was obeying authorities, her parents, Wendie and Matthew Childress, said. Their efforts to institute new safety rules at camps for children will pay off today when the Texas governor signs a new law on the matter. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Texas poised to pass abortion pill law
The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue doctors and distributors who mail abortion pills in the Lone Star State. The bill was approved on Wednesday and now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. He is expected to sign it into law. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
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