Politics
Political controversies and events
Several political issues are in the spotlight. The FDA has recalled Alfredo sauce due to salmonella concerns, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio compared UFC to the moon landing during a White House event. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Big 12 schools about potential legal action over sanctions against Texas Tech.
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The Hill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for governor, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Comm
2026-06-12 13:08 UTC
The Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday compared UFC to America’s monumental 1969 moon landing ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House this Sunday. “When President Kennedy announced that we were going to put a man on the moon and return him safely to the earth, no one thought that
2026-06-12 13:12 UTC
The Hill
The FDA has designated it as a Class I, the agency's most serious classification.
2026-06-12 13:14 UTC