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Zach Despart

Zach Despart

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Why Is Gov. Greg Abbott Supporting Trump’s Push to Expand Presidential Power?

Why Is Gov. Greg Abbott Supporting Trump’s Push to Expand Presidential Power?

The Texas governor has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing, and deploying the National Guard.

25.11.2025 10

Truthout

Zach Despart

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Long a Defender of States’ Rights, Embraces Trump’s Push to Expand Presidential Power

The post Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Long a Defender of States’ Rights, Embraces Trump’s Push to Expand Presidential Power appeared first on ProPublica.

24.11.2025 3

ProPublica

Zach Despart

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office’s Work to Costly Private Lawyers

by Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and...

24.07.2025 100

ProPublica

Zach Despart