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Greg Abbott
MediaBias News has published 13 stories involving Greg Abbott, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Politics · United States
Trump Campaigns in Texas Amid Tight Midterm Races
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Texas for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, visiting the state for the third time in less than a month. Republicans face unexpectedly close midterm election contests in Texas as they aim to maintain control of Congress.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Governor Greg Abbott Declines to Attend Trump Rally in San Antonio
Greg Abbott announced he will not join Donald Trump at a San Antonio rally, saying a scheduled campaign event prevents it. A New York Times/Siena poll puts Abbott three points behind Democrat Gina Hinojosa, and the Cook Political Report has moved his race from solid to leans Republican.
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Politics · United StatesRepublicans focus on crime in midterm campaigns
Republicans are campaigning on a "tough on crime" message ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on public disorder and illegal immigration. Political advertising warns of Democratic plots to defund the police, while candidates emphasize law and order.
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Politics · United StatesDallas to Keep Flock Cameras Online After Funding Pause
Dallas will continue using over 300 Flock Safety cameras for at least 90 days following a company decision to pause payments. This comes after Governor Greg Abbott froze state funding for the surveillance devices, prompting discussions between Dallas police and Flock's CEO.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico leads Ken Paxton 51-49 in Texas Senate race, poll shows
A new Fox News poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by two points in the Texas Senate race. The poll also indicates Greg Abbott ahead in the gubernatorial contest, with cost of living a key issue for voters.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats reduce climate change focus in midterm messaging
Democratic candidates are increasingly downplaying climate change in their midterm campaign messages. This shift follows years of aggressive environmental policy under the Biden administration and comes as voters express greater concern over affordability and the cost of living.
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Politics · United StatesTexas $1 Insurance Fee Funds Thousands of Flock Cameras
A $1 fee added to Texas auto insurance policies in 2023, intended to combat catalytic converter theft, has funded the expansion of the Flock surveillance camera network. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has used at least $30 million of the collected fees for this purpose.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump administration launches water cybersecurity pilot in Texas
The Trump administration is launching a six-month cybersecurity pilot program called Project Watershed 250 in San Antonio, Texas. The initiative aims to identify and address vulnerabilities in water systems using private sector cybersecurity and artificial intelligence tools, with assistance provided at no cost to utilities.
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ICE officer Christian Castro released from Texas jail after extradition denied
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged in a Minneapolis shooting has been released from a Texas jail. A judge refused to order his extradition to Minnesota, citing jurisdictional issues, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott awaits an internal state investigation.
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Judge refuses to order ICE officer's extradition from Texas to Minnesota
A federal judge has refused to order Texas to extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges. Castro is accused of shooting a man in the leg through a home's front door.
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Politics · United StatesUS politicians push back against data centers amid backlash
A growing backlash against data center projects is emerging across the US, with politicians from both major parties raising concerns about their impact on electricity grids, water supplies, and the environment. This opposition is influencing midterm election campaigns, particularly in states like Pennsylvania.
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US governors tighten rules on data centres as elections near
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced new permit and tax exemption rules for data centres, requiring full electricity cost payment and water use limits. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered regulators to prevent higher electricity bills from data centres and pledged to end a billion-dollar annual tax break. Both moves follow rising public opposition to the energy-intensive facilities.
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Trump calls Texas data centre pause a mistake after Abbott halts approvals
Donald Trump said Texas was making a mistake by opposing data centres, days after Governor Greg Abbott paused approvals for new facilities. Trump argued the centres could surpass oil in economic value, while Abbott cited power grid and water supply risks as reasons for the halt.
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