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Border Disputes: Governors' Standoff with Federal Government
politics2 years ago

Border Disputes: Governors' Standoff with Federal Government

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and other state GOP officials are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his fight with the federal government over the border issue, with Lee stating that Tennessee has always stood with Texas. The Republican Governors Association and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti also voiced their support for Texas, while several other Republican-controlled states have joined in supporting Abbott's efforts. Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison honored Abbott's decision on the House floor, emphasizing the need to stand with Texas against what he called a "tyrannical federal government."

GOP Support for Texas Border Actions Sparks Political Debate
politics2 years ago

GOP Support for Texas Border Actions Sparks Political Debate

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and several state lawmakers expressed support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's fight with the federal government over the border issue, with Lee stating that Tennessee has always stood with Texas. The Republican Governors Association and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti also voiced their support for Texas, while House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison honored Abbott's decision on the House floor, calling it a "battle of federalism." Governors from more than two dozen Republican-controlled states, including Tennessee, signed a statement supporting Abbott's efforts.

Northern Ireland terror threat level raised to 'severe' ahead of possible Biden visit.
security3 years ago

Northern Ireland terror threat level raised to 'severe' ahead of possible Biden visit.

The UK's Northern Ireland Minister Christ Heaton-Harris has raised the threat level from domestic terror in Northern Ireland from "substantial" to "severe" following the shooting and injury of an off-duty police officer in Omagh in February. The move comes ahead of a planned visit by US President Joe Biden to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland expected to take place next month on the anniversary of the Good Friday peace agreement. Tensions have risen in Northern Ireland since the UK departed the EU, leaving the territory in a state of limbo.