Newsweek video August 6 shows apparent Donald Trump kiss dodge at CPAC that swimmer Riley Gains denies as leftist propaganda Top Texas officials erupt in rage on FBI at Mar-a-Lago with breathless references to Rubicon, big brother and banana republics despite potential for crime with records removal. more   Abbott ties for last with Liz Cheney in CPAC poll as migrant busing plan gets disrespect as big donor Deason foresees Trump torch pass to DeSantis for 2024 while Adams attacks Lone Star State leader patriotism. more @NYCMayor Twitter photo August 7 on Texas bus to New York City   Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller texaspowerplan.org photo   Beto O'Rourke raises bar on retail campaigning in governor races as governor shifts focus to newfound adversary who's veteran police officer in clash now with career politician. more @BetoORourke Twitter photo of Drive for Texas event in Bastrop August 5   @CPAC Twitter photo Big Red Wave theme in Dallas August 4 Lt. governor may have bone to pick as group's report card pours water on claims of most conservative agenda in history as east wing rating falls to lowest point since Patrick debut and House GOP grades out same as it did under two previous speakers. more   Becca Moyer DeFelice, Melisa Denis and Liz Ginsberg Twitter and Facebook photos as House underdogs with six-figure fundraising GOP nominees rake in five times more than Democrats with $9 million haul in top 20 west wing races to watch as white male Republicans have majority among ten best fundraisers who all represent Texas majority party. more