# abbott (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover abbott. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trump's 50% tariffs implemented on Canadian goods after trade negotiations suspended](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/trumps-50-tariffs-implemented-canadian-goods-after-trade-negotiations-suspended) _2026-08-22 · Latest News | FOX 7_ Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. ## [Hemp industry files new lawsuit over THC ban](https://www.fox7austin.com/video/fmc-o5mhyvh9oqvg6rtz) _2026-08-22 · Latest News | FOX 7_ The state of Texas is facing a new federal lawsuit over its ban on Delta-8 THC products. ## [Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/greg-abbott-foot-washing-airports-dallas-houston-texas-doj) _2026-08-21 · Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice. ## [Big Bend Barriers & Senate Shifts: Battleground Texas](https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-p4b2mhmzblx4b2vl) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ On this episode, Battleground Texas covers Big Bend border wall controversies, shifting Senate polls, healthcare plans, school library policies, and debates over school vouchers and contracts. ## [White House ballroom work can continue for now, Supreme Court rules](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/white-house-ballroom-work-can-continue-now-supreme-court-rules) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday. ## [Paxton attacks Talarico over comments made about justice system](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/james-talarico-ken-paxton-karmelo-anthony-texas) _2026-08-21 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans. ## [More than 200,000 fentanyl pills taken off Utah streets in two actions](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/more-than-200000-fentanyl-pills-taken) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – More than 200,000 fentanyl pills have been taken off the streets in Utah in two law enforcement actions. ## [First lady, racing community join forces to support foster youth](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/first-lady-racing-community-join) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Ahead of the weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in Washington, D.C., First Lady Melania Trump hosted an event Thursday to highlight her Fostering the Future initiative as IndyCar and Fox Corporation donated $2 million to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. ## [Flock to shape U.S. privacy law around company policies](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/flock-to-shape-us-privacy-law-around) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Flock, a video surveillance company, is working to build privacy legislation in the United States based on the company’s policies. ## [Bessent calls $166B tariff refund a 'corporate bonanza'](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/bessent-calls-166b-tariff-refund) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday called the $166 billion in court-ordered tariff refunds a “corporate bonanza,” as the money flows to the importers that paid the duties rather than the consumers who bore most of the cost. ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vRB9XEvaQ06x) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Prosecutors say ‘no dispute’ the 86 47 seashells could be Comey threat to Trump](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/prosecutors-say-no-dispute-the-86) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – “No serious dispute” is possible against an arrangement of seashells spelling out 86 47 on a North Carolina beach as a potential threat against President Donald Trump, says the U.S. Department of Justice. ## [More than a dozen Trump-endorsed candidates have lost their elections](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/more-than-a-dozen-trump-endorsed) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – More than a dozen Republican candidates have lost their elections this year after being endorsed by President Donald Trump. The overwhelming majority of candidates he’s endorsed have won their state and federal primary and runoff elections. ## [Exxon wins a round in Louisiana carbon pipeline dispute](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/exxon-wins-a-round-in-louisiana-carbon) _2026-08-21 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) - A Texas Business Court judge threw out charges of anti-competitive behavior against ExxonMobil’s carbon pipeline subsidiary Denbury in a ruling last week while allowing a broader lawsuit over unfair business practices to move forward. ## [Nancy Kissinger dies: Wife of Henry Kissinger was 92](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/nancy-kissinger-dies-wife-henry-kissinger-was-92) _2026-08-21 · Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports. ## [Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/eric-swalwells-electronic-devices-seized-sfo-fox-sources) _2026-08-21 · KTVU.Staff@fox.com (KTVU Staff) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents. ## [Report: Southern, rural states lead national highway deaths](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/report-southern-rural-states-lead) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Mississippi, Wyoming and Arkansas lead the nation in car crash fatalities, according to a new report. ## [Pentagon notifies 30 universities of foreign relations audit](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/pentagon-notifies-30-universities) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – The Pentagon has notified 30 higher education institutions that they must review their academic and research ties to foreign entities or risk losing federal funding. ## [U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/us-national-debt-hits-40-trillion) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – The United States government passed a sobering milestone Wednesday as the national debt topped $40 trillion, up from $39 trillion only five months ago. ## [Data centers stymie affordable housing, advocates say](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/data-centers-stymie-affordable-housing) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Home building associations are losing skilled trades workers to data center construction, advocates said. ## [ICE still blocked from churches of Cooperative Baptists, Quakers, Sikhs](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/ice-still-blocked-from-churches-of) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are blocked from entering churches of Cooperative Baptists, Quakers and Sikhs to carry out enforcement operations unless they have a warrant, or in certain specified circumstances, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KUrmWDwEgMD8) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Landry fast tracks critical minerals environmental reviews](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/landry-fast-tracks-critical-minerals) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a pair of executive orders that fast-track environmental permitting for critical minerals and rare earth production as part of an effort to attract heavy industries to the state. ## [Bessent: illegal immigrants should not receive certain tax credit refunds](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/bessent-illegal-immigrants-should) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – The Trump administration unveiled a proposed rule clarifying that hundreds of thousands of noncitizen taxpayers are ineligible for refunds from four individual income tax credits. The move could save the U.S. up to $2.6 billion in 2026. ## [Tax Foundation: States should note ruling against Maryland's digital ad tax](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/tax-foundation-states-should-note) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Other states should take note after the Maryland Tax Court recently struck down that state’s digital advertising tax and ordered refunds to be paid to taxpayers for more than five years worth of collections, according to The Tax Foundation. ## [Trump immigration crackdown hits another milestone](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/trump-immigration-crackdown-hits) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – A hurdle to adding the final country to the list of temporary protected status terminations has been eliminated as the Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, with refugee numbers at a record low. ## [Abbott pushes back on Minn. extradition order, says he doesn’t trust Walz](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/abbott-pushes-back-on-minn-extradition) _2026-08-20 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back against a request to extradite a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in custody in Texas, saying he doesn’t trust Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. ## [Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/judge-halts-big-bend-national-park-border-wall-project) _2026-08-20 · Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park. ## [Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas](https://www.fox4news.com/news/abbott-suggests-banning-public-schools-from-using-h1b-visas) _2026-08-20 · Casey.Stegall@fox.com (Casey Stegall) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders. ## [Gov. Abbott wants to end H-1B visas in Texas classrooms](https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-rn63d6bl3g52hb3l) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants to end the use of H-1B visa holders in public schools in Texas, which could mean districts like Dallas ISD would lose hundreds of educators. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more. ## [Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/big-bend-border-wall-construction-demonstrations) _2026-08-20 · Katie.Pratt@fox.com (Katie Pratt) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park. ## [Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/judge-sentences-woman-firebomb-plot-kill-treasury-secretary) _2026-08-19 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/23YbTwJ5O4lb) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Harris, El Paso counties challenge federal election conditions on security grants](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-el-paso-counties-challenge-federal-election-conditions-security-grants) _2026-08-19 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ The lawsuit argues the Trump administration cannot withhold funding to force election changes it calls unconstitutional and unrelated to terrorism. ## [Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/pentagon-threatens-funding-universities-china) _2026-08-19 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding. ## [Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/patrick-texas-school-districts-were-coming-your-books) _2026-08-19 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive. ## [Texas voting guide: Important dates for the November election](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texas-voting-guide-important-dates-november-election) _2026-08-19 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots. ## [Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/abbott-orders-review-how-school-districts-spend-money) _2026-08-19 · Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money. ## [Ticket lottery opens for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/dallas-gop-midterm-convention-tickets) _2026-08-19 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ The convention is the first ever midterm convention and takes place Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center. ## [Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/former-fauci-adviser-pleads-guilty-concealing-covid-records) _2026-08-19 · Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. ## [Michigan gas prices climbing](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/michigan-gas-prices-climbing) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – In Michigan, center of the U.S. auto manufacturing, just a week can make a dime’s worth of difference in the price of a gallon of gas these days. ## [Former ‘outstanding refugee’ charged with Medicaid fraud](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/former-outstanding-refugee-charged) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – The state of Minnesota filed criminal charges against two people for $1.5 million in alleged Medicaid Fraud, the state’s attorney general said, including one who was reportedly honored by the state as an “outstanding refugee. ## [Report: Oregon requires most occupational licensing, Missouri the least](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/report-oregon-requires-most-occupational) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – A new report from the Archbridge Institute ranks states by occupational licensing, with Oregon ranking the worst by having the most “barriers to work,” and Missouri ranking the best by having the least barriers to work. ## [Teacher unions funnel funds to Democratic lawmakers](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/teacher-unions-funnel-funds-to-democratic) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – The nation’s two largest teachers’ unions directed thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to Democratic members of key congressional education committees, according to federal campaign finance records reviewed by The Center Square. ## [Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs ahead of deadline](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/trump-pauses-50-canada-tariffs-ahead) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney both said late Tuesday the 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods will be delayed, but Trump said a deal is done while Carney said talks continue. ## [No U.S. estimate of consumer cost as Canada tariffs take effect](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/no-us-estimate-of-consumer-cost-as) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including cars, dairy and alcohol, take effect Wednesday, and the U.S. importers who pay them still have no federal estimate of what the levies will cost American consumers. ## [Updated CDC codes will support de-transitioners, medical watchdog says](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/updated-cdc-codes-will-support-de) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will implement several new diagnosis codes that medical watchdog Do No Harm says are important for supporting those who underwent transgender procedures and later detransitioned. ## [Report: U.S. debt crisis will directly harm families, students, retirees](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/report-us-debt-crisis-will-directly) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – As the national debt quickly approaches $40 trillion, economists warn that skyrocketing deficits will distinctly impact Americans of all generations, including students, families and retirees. ## [Minnesota AG sues Abbott over extradition of ICE agent](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/minnesota-ag-sues-abbott-over-extradition) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of assault and falsely reporting a crime. ## [Canadian initiative seeks ouster of US ambassador](https://www.newslinelocal.com/p/canadian-initiative-seeks-ouster) _2026-08-19 · Newsline Local_ (The Center Square) – After years of border policies that facilitated a record number of illegal border crossers and crime from Canada creating US national security concerns, Canadians are blaming the Trump administration for what they say are diplomatic failures. ## [Abbott announces special election to replace former state Sen. Brian Birdwell](https://www.fox4news.com/news/abbott-announces-special-election-replace-former-state-sen-brian-birdwell) _2026-08-19 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to finish out former state Sen. Brian Birdwell's term after he resigned the seat to a take a position as an assistant U.S. secretary of defense. ## [CAIR calls Abbott’s DFW Airport criticism an ‘anti-Muslim political stunt’](https://www.fox4news.com/news/cair-abbott-airport-islam-wudu-ablution-station) _2026-08-18 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ CAIR-Texas blasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s criticism of proposed ablution stations at DFW Airport as an “anti-Muslim political stunt.” ## [Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law](https://www.fox4news.com/news/supreme-court-asked-review-texas-ten-commandments-schools-law) _2026-08-18 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.