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DOCUMENT THE POWER.
Investigating the people, institutions, and interests shaping our world.
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I had run for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours.
Some days I feel like Forrest Gump when he just stops running.
Like… I think I've been running long enough.
I'm tired. I think I'll go home now. 😂
ALT Forrest Gump stops running after three years.
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THE CORNYN–TALARICO STAFF CONNECTION GOES DEEPER.
Jacob Smith isn't just a former Republican Senate aide.
His background includes:
• CHIPS Act oversight
• AI and quantum technology policy
• Semiconductor legislation
• Telecommunications and federal science policy
He worked for Cornyn before joining Talarico's campaign in August.
That's quite a policy résumé to bring across party lines.
ALT Jacob Smith, former policy adviser to Sen. John Cornyn.
ALT Close-up of semiconductor chips on a silicon wafer.
THERE'S A STAFF CONNECTION HERE, TOO.
Talarico's campaign hired Jacob Smith, a former senior policy aide to Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
• Smith spent roughly five years working for Cornyn.
• He joined Talarico's campaign as deputy policy director in August.
• Today, Talarico met with Cornyn and thanked him for his “advice and guidance.”
It's November 9.
I just met with Senator John Cornyn.
He has served our state honorably, and I’m grateful for his advice and guidance.
Now is the time for us to come together — Democrats and Republicans — to deliver for Texas.
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SOURCE: Morello discusses Mike Lindell offering her paid production work in this July 11, 2025 interview with The Anchormen.
Starts around the 36:50 mark.
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BREANNA MORELLO AND THE MYPILLOW GUY?
In a July 2025 interview, Morello said Mike Lindell offered her paid production work after she left Fox.
In October 2025, both Morello and LindellTV joined the Pentagon's new press corps under separate credentials.
An unexpected overlap in the independent-media world.
ALT Breanna Morello, independent journalist.
ALT Mike Lindell, MyPillow founder.
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TEXAS IS ALREADY MOVING TO REVERSE ITS ANTI-RED FLAG LAW.
Rep. Ann Johnson filed HB 218 today.
The proposal would allow:
• Firearm surrender within 24 hours.
• Emergency orders without a prior hearing.
• A hearing within 14 days.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Texans could temporarily lose access to their firearms before having a chance to defend themselves in court.
The bill has NOT passed.
ALT Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson, D-Houston.
ALT Firearms secured in a law enforcement evidence storage area. Illustrative image.
TEXAS HAS AN ATTORNEY GENERAL-ELECT WHO COMPOSED MUSIC FOR DRAGON BALL Z.
I'm not kidding.
Nathan Johnson scored 67 episodes and five movies for the franchise before entering politics.
From Goku to the Texas AG's office.
Texas continues to surprise me.
ALT Goku from the anime series Dragon Ball Z. Copy alt
ALT Nathan Johnson, Texas attorney general-elect and former Dragon Ball Z music composer.
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TEXAS, WHO'S PAYING FOR ALL THESE DATA CENTERS?
ERCOT's March 2026 figures:
• 410 GW in proposed large-load connections by 2030.
• 87.6% tied to data centers.
• More demand could mean more power lines, substations, and grid upgrades.
Texas regulators are reviewing how infrastructure costs get divided.
Will developers pay, or will Texans help foot the bill?
Source: ERCOT
ALT ERCOT chart showing 410 GW in proposed large-load connections by 2030, with 87.6% attributed to data centers.
TWO TEXAS POLITICAL VETERANS. TWO NEW FIRMS.
Dan Patrick → Patrick Strategies
Jane Nelson → Nelson Global Strategies LLC
Both announcing private-sector ventures as Texas prepares for a change in leadership.
Worth watching:
• Clients and lobbying registrations
• Government contracts
• Legislative influence
The titles change. The relationships remain.
I am excited to announce the launch of Nelson Global Strategies.
After nearly four decades in public service, business and leadership, I look forward to this next chapter.
Follow @NGStrategies for updates.
ARCHIVE MOOD TODAY.
The throne changes hands.
The table doesn't necessarily change.
ALT Rembrandt painting of men gathered around a table, raising swords in an oath.
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DAN PATRICK ISN'T LEAVING TEXAS POLITICS.
He's launching Patrick Strategies to influence legislation after leaving office.
The former lieutenant governor may be losing his title, but his relationships inside the Texas Senate remain.
Now watch the Senate rules, lobbying disclosures, and WHO FUNDS THE OPERATION.
Announcing his next steps, @DanPatrick is launching Patrick Strategies: patrickstrategies.us/
"I'm going to ensure that our conservative, pro-business bills pass," in #txlege.
MEDICAID EXPANSION IS BACK IN TEXAS.
Rep. John Bucy III filed expansion bills last session, too.
What's changed:
• DEMOCRATIC House majority incoming
• REPUBLICAN-controlled Senate remains
• HB 101 is FILED, not passed
Now we watch whether it advances through both chambers.
ALT Texas Rep. John Bucy III (D).
ALT Texas House District 136, Williamson County.
First bill filed in the Texas House for 90(R): @BucyForTexas' HB 101 to expand Medicaid in the state. #txlege
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TEXAS IS ALREADY SHIFTING.
AG-elect Nathan Johnson says he'll review Ken Paxton's lawsuits involving:
• Abortion medication
• Immigration enforcement
• Pfizer and COVID vaccines
• Texas' Ten Commandments law
It's November 8.
ALT Texas attorney general-elect Nathan Johnson in a suit.
ALT Interior of the Texas Supreme Court courtroom in Austin.
Qatar is only one piece.
Dana White's network also reaches the State Department, FBI, a defense-tech sponsor, and Saudi-backed entertainment.
But who actually controls UFC?
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TRUMP. DANA WHITE. QATAR.
UFC already has a commercial partnership with Qatar's national tourism organization.
Now look at the timeline:
• NOV 7: Trump offers White the press secretary job.
• NOV 8: Trump says he was "only kidding."
• NOV 9: White is expected at the White House for "other matters."
Also November 9: Trump meets Qatar's prime minister at noon.
Two separate meetings. No confirmed connection.
White's business network extends well beyond Qatar.
ALT Dana White, UFC CEO.
ALT Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's prime minister.
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