Chevron's CEO, Michael Wirth, has openly criticized the Biden administration's approach to the natural gas industry. He argues that the current policies are detrimental to energy security and economic growth and calls for more supportive measures for this sector.
On September 15, 2024, a second assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Secret Service agents quickly responded, and Trump was unharmed. The FBI is investigating the incident, and a suspect is in custody.
Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel faces multiple search warrants over allegations of online impersonation and fraudulent activities to attack his opponent and fabricate racial threats.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the removal of over one million names from voter records to safeguard election integrity, including around 6,500 potential noncitizens, amidst concerns of voter suppression.
Sylvester Turner has won the Democratic nomination for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, formerly held by the late Sheila Jackson Lee, positioning him as a frontrunner for the November 5 general election. Turner’s extensive experience as Houston’s former mayor and his commitment to community service are central to his campaign.
Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, has announced her candidacy for the special election to complete her mother's term as the representative of Texas' 18th Congressional District. Carter aims to honor her mother's legacy by continuing her work in public service.