Native Truths

by John Stossel American kids are now taught that before Christopher Columbus wrecked things, peaceful NativeAmericans protected the environment.Hollywood movies feed the narrative. Disney's 'Pocahontas' sings, 'I know every rock and tree and creature has a life, has a spirit, has a name.

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Abbott orders hospitals to report immigrant care dataAll Texas hospitals enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program have been ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott to report costs incurred by treating undocumented immigrants, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

Slavery in America

by John Stossel Today people are taught, when it comes to slavery, America was the worst.Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine actually said, 'The United States didn't inherit slavery from anybody; we created it.'An MSNBC 'expert' claims 'American slavery was worse because slaves were treated as property.

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Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.

RFK Jr.

by John Stossel Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won applause at the Libertarian presidential convention by criticizing government lockdowns and deficit spending, and saying America shouldn't police the world.It made me want to interview him. This month, I did.

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Expanded passenger rail again on the table A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.

Popcorn Tradition Crosses State Lines….

A popcorn tradition was born 50 years ago this summer in the garage of our home in southwest Fort Worth.That was some 26 tons of popcorn and four machines ago. It was sparked by the late Dr. Veda Hodge, who owned a string of movie theaters and multiple West Texas oil wells.

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PUC outlines consumer protection rules As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.

President Oliver?

by John Stossel Now it's Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris. But there will be another choice on your ballot: Chase Oliver.Both Trump and former Democrat-turned-independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the Libertarian Party convention, asking for their nomination, but Oliver won their votes.

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Abbott demands probe into power outagesMore than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why.