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President-elect Donald Trump names new members of administration as he meets with President Biden
SUMMARY: Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the new Senate Republican majority leader, defeating Texas Senator John Cornyn in a secret ballot, with the position vacant for nearly 20 years as Mitch McConnell steps down. Thune will officially take his role on January 3rd. In a significant meeting, President-elect Donald Trump met with President Biden to discuss the transition, announcing key administration appointments, including Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Trump has urged swift Senate confirmations for his picks while also introducing Elon Musk to lead a new commission on government efficiency.
President-elect Donald Trump returned to Washington to talk with President Joe Biden about the transition of power.
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Texas offers land for use for Trump deportations | Texas
SUMMARY: Texas is supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan by offering over 1,400 acres of state land for constructing deportation facilities. Trump intends to declare a national emergency on his first day in office, prioritizing the removal of violent criminal foreign nationals and those with deportation orders. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham expressed commitment to using available resources to control the southern border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed the plan and is advancing border security measures, despite challenges from the Biden administration. This initiative aligns with broader state efforts to enhance border security and enforce immigration laws.
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Bible lessons in Texas schools approved in final vote
SUMMARY: The Texas State Board of Education has approved the controversial Blue Bonnet curriculum, which includes Bible lessons, by an 8-7 vote. Supporters argue it enhances students’ understanding of the world, while critics contend it promotes Christianity disproportionately. School districts are not mandated to adopt this curriculum, but they will receive financial incentives to do so, raising concerns that financially struggling districts may feel pressured to comply. The curriculum will be available to districts starting in August for the next school year. Ongoing reactions and developments are anticipated following this decision.
Bluebonnet Learning incorporates Bible lessons into reading and language arts textbooks in public schools across the state.
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Another billion-dollar company receives taxpayer money to expand operations in Texas | Texas
SUMMARY: US Foods is investing $120 million to expand its food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda, Texas, creating 165 new jobs. The company, a major food service distributor, serves around 250,000 restaurants and employs 30,000 people. Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised the investment, highlighting the state’s business-friendly environment. US Foods has been operating in Buda since 2011. The expansion is supported by a $1,072,500 grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), which has been criticized by some for lacking accountability and benefiting already profitable companies. Proponents argue it helps attract business and jobs to Texas, while critics call it corporate welfare.
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