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BlackRock Exits Climate Pact

Investment company BlackRock announced that it exited the United Nations-supported Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.

Texas Bill Aims to Block Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Legal Defense

Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione has introduced House Bill 1554, which would bar state and local governments from using taxpayer money to fund legal services for illegal immigrants. The bill specifically targets state agencies, boards, commissions, universities, and local governments, prohibiting them from allocating public funds to assist individuals in immigration-related legal proceedings, including deportation cases.

Exxon Files Defamation Lawsuit Against CA Attorney General, Environmental Groups

Exxon Mobil Corp. filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, alleging that Bonta and the groups organized a defamation campaign against its plastic recycling efforts.

Tennessee Bill Allows Public Schools to Display Ten Commandments

A Tennessee lawmaker introduced a bill that would permit public schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Meta Ends Controversial Fact-Checking Program, Shifts Toward Community-Driven Moderation

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company is ending its third-party fact-checking initiative, replacing it with a user-driven “Community Notes” model. The decision comes after years of criticism over the program’s alleged suppression of conservative voices and promotion of left-leaning agendas.

CNN’s Abby Phillip Criticizes Meta’s Free Speech Reforms

On Tuesday’s CNN NewsNight, host Abby Phillip dismissed the notion that Meta’s adjustments to its fact-checking and content moderation policies were necessary, questioning the demand for increased free speech on platforms like Facebook. Phillip argued that the changes appear tailored to align with a “Trump-focused narrative” rather than addressing genuine user concerns.

Migrant Caravan Heads North Amid Looming Border Policy Changes

A caravan of up to 2,000 migrants departed southern Mexico on Friday, seeking to reach the U.S. border ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Gov. Abbott Increases Anti-Terrorism Resources

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster the state's Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources. The announcement follows the terror attack in New Orleans.

Trump Announces $20 Billion Investment, Oil Drilling Expansion at First Post-Certification Press Conference

President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.

Make the Gulf Great Again: Trump Suggests He Will Rename the Gulf of Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," describing the move as both symbolic and fitting. Trump made the statement during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, his first public appearance since Congress certified his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

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