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Opinion: Ronny Jackson and the 'former guy'
The Pentagon inspector general tells us that many who worked with Ronny Jackson -- the former Trump White House physician and now a member of Congress from Texas -- think he was a "tyrant" and a "dictator" prone to "yelling, screaming, cursing, or belittling subordinates."
[ cnn.com ]Texas power grid CEO is fired following widespread outages during winter storms
Following widespread power outages during a series of winter storms that left many Texas residents in the dark for days, the head of the organization overseeing the state's power grid has been fired.
[ cnn.com ]See Fauci's reaction to states lifting mask mandates
CNN's Erin Burnett and Dr. Anthony Fauci discuss the governors of Texas and Mississippi deciding to ease their coronavirus restrictions, even completely lifting mask mandates, amid the pandemic.
[ cnn.com ]Texas governor faces fallout after lifting Covid restrictions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state's mask mandate and business restrictions -- moves that strategists and activists in both parties said are aimed at appeasing an impatient Republican base ahead of his 2022 reelection bid and with an eye on the 2024 presidential race.
[ cnn.com ]Texas power outages reveal the limits of partisanship
On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Texas has the distinction of having been an independent nation before joining the United States. The history books say Texas joined the Union in 1845. Sometimes I wonder if Texas ever really, fully joined the Union -- especially on days like this, when while the US remains in the grips of a capricious, widespread lethal contagion, the governor ended Texas' mask mandate Tuesday and declared that all businesses in his state can be open -- 100% -- in a matter of days.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: What's behind Texas governor's 'Neanderthal thinking'?
"Neanderthal thinking" was President Joe Biden's unusually direct description of the decision by governors in Texas and Mississippi to prematurely end mask restrictions.
[ cnn.com ]'Neanderthal thinking': Biden slams Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid restrictions despite pleas from experts
• Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks
[ cnn.com ]These Texas chains will still require masks once the state's mandate is lifted
The end of mask mandates in Texas and Mississippi has created a dilemma for businesses: Keep such safety rules in place to protect against Covid-19 spread, as leading health officials advise, or follow the two states' decisions and loosen restrictions.
[ cnn.com ]Why this Republican is urging the GOP to support Biden's bill
Jeff Williams, the mayor of Arlington, Texas, is urging his fellow Republicans to support President Biden's Covid-19 relief bill to help local cities recover from the pandemic.
[ cnn.com ]Exhausted Texas ICU nurse says she's scared about an end to the state's mask mandate
[ cnn.com ]The looming openings of Texas and Florida are paradoxically a symptom of the President's success as confidence grows in the availability of vaccines
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[ cnn.com ]Opinion: What's happening in Texas and Mississippi has to stop
The historic winter storm that crippled Texas during the third week of February spotlighted the Lone Star State's pervasive history of structural racism. Similarly, it revealed how seemingly universal crises, such as climate change and catastrophes sometimes referred to as "acts of God" affect some communities much more severely than others.
[ cnn.com ]Texas governor lifts mask mandate despite warnings
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he's lifting the mask mandate in Texas, even as health officials warn not to ease safety restrictions.
[ cnn.com ]Here is why March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb (usually)
If March's weather is anything like what roared through Texas and the rest of the central and southern US in February... we're in deep trouble. Often, March's weather can be this ferocious.
[ cnn.com ]DOJ charges man who allegedly sprayed chemicals at cops in Capitol riot
The Justice Department has charged a Texas man who was allegedly caught on video attacking a dozen police officers with a chemical spray during the Capitol insurrection, according to court records.
[ cnn.com ]Biden promises to help winter storm-battered Texas recover: 'We're in it for the long haul'
President Joe Biden embraced a familiar role on his trip to Houston Friday, offering both comfort and federal support after a severe winter storm-battered Texas and left millions without power, heat or water.
[ cnn.com ]Mother who lost 3 children and her mom in fire during power outages talks about tragic night
As Texas hobbles back to normal life after a devastating winter storm, one mother is still trying to come to terms with a heart-wrenching and unfathomable personal tragedy.
[ cnn.com ]Things were just getting better for restaurants in Texas. Then the power went out
For Mason Ayer, the frigid winter storm that tore through Texas felt like yet another punch in the gut.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: Did Ted Cruz's Cancun trip distract from the biggest political failure in Texas?
Unless you have been living on another planet for the last few weeks, you know that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) went to Cancun -- for a day -- while his state was in the grips of extreme cold weather and massive failure of its power grid.
[ cnn.com ]A Texas woman sues an electric company after her bill was nearly $10,000
A Texas woman has filed a proposed billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against electric company Griddy Energy that alleges the company engaged in unlawful price gouging during last week's statewide winter storm and power outages, according to a statement from the law firm.
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