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Dell Technologies is moving its legal home from Delaware to Texas. This change is set for approval at the company's annual stockholders meeting on June 25, 2026. Texas Governor greg abbott welcomed the tech giant, highlighting its long history in the state.

A US appeals court has permitted Texas to mandate displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, a win for conservative policy. This split decision, which reverses a lower court, allows the state to proceed with the law, potentially influencing similar measures in other states. Opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Public universities in Florida and Texas have temporarily halted new hiring of international faculty on H-1B visas, raising alarm across the US research community. While existing visa holders remain unaffected, experts warn the freezes could weaken universities’ ability to recruit specialised talent, discourage global scholars and potentially reshape the country’s scientific workforce if similar policies spread.

Texas Governor greg abbott has been busing migrants from the southern US border to cities like New York, Washington, and Chicago, causing complaints from Democratic officials. Abbott blames President Joe Biden for the situation and says he started the busing program to help border towns that lack resources. The influx of migrants has put a strain on cities like New York, which is dealing with thousands of asylum seekers.

The gunman had initially taken four people hostage, including the rabbi, at the Congregation Beth Israel, officials said. One hostage was released unharmed six hours later. Local reporters said they heard the sound of explosions, possibly flashbangs, and the sound of gunfire shortly before Texas Governor greg abbott announced the crisis was over.

Texas Governor greg abbott, along with 13 Republican state governors, announced an expansion of troops' control at the southern US border to counter what he termed a migrant "invasion." This move has led to a conflict with the Biden administration, which accuses Abbott of overstepping his authority by taking control of areas along the border.

Texas Governor greg abbott responded strongly after Democratic lawmaker Jasmine Crockett appeared to mock his use of a wheelchair, calling it indicative of the Democratic Party's negative tactics. Crockett clarified her remarks were about Abbott’s policies, but Republicans still criticized and considered censure for her comments.

A Texas inmate convicted of fatally beating his 83-year-old great aunt nearly 22 years ago is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday, even after family members asked that his life be spared.

Texas Governor greg abbott faced criticism after mistakenly including condolences for Rosalynn Carter, who passed in 2023, in his statement for Jimmy Carter's death. Abbott swiftly corrected the error after public backlash. This follows other past blunders, such as sharing a satirical article as real news. Abbott also ordered Texas flags at half-mast for Carter.

A suspect was later taken into custody. Texas Governor greg abbott said in a statement that "the state will assist in any way needed to help prosecute the suspect." Abbott said a law enforcement officer was "injured while apprehending the suspect."

Texas governor greg abbott on Monday escalated his challenge of President Joe Biden's border policies by signing a measure that allows the state's law enforcement officials to arrest migrants who enter the state from Mexico without legal authorisation, setting the stage for a showdown with the federal government. The powers have long been delegated to the US government. Migrants who enter the US illegally can already be charged with illegal entry or re-entry under federal laws, but Abbott has criticized what he calls Biden's failure to enforce them.

Texas Governor greg abbott has halted new H-1B visa hiring across state agencies and public universities until May 2027, citing program abuse and prioritizing Texans for jobs. This directive contrasts with Elon Musk's push for professionals to relocate to Austin. The state, home to over 40,000 H-1B holders, will also audit its foreign workforce.

An ex-New York resident, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, is suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Texas bar. Law enforcement sources suggest a possible motive of vengeance related to US actions in Iran, citing a "Property of Allah" hoodie and an Iranian flag symbol.

New York’s population growth has stalled, adding just 1,008 residents between 2024–25, driven by a historic drop in international immigration and ongoing domestic outmigration. Once a magnet for newcomers, high housing costs, work authorization delays, and affordability pressures now push immigrants away. With births barely offsetting losses, the state faces economic and demographic risks without renewed immigration.

Texas Republicans advanced a slate of proposed new voting restrictions on Thursday that would reduce options to cast ballots, limit polling hours and hand more power to partisan poll watchers. All those efforts are rolled into a single bill that cleared the GOP-controlled state Senate - a key marker in a campaign by Republicans, including Gov. greg abbott, to impose new restrictive measures over elections in America's biggest red state.