SUMMARY: The bitter feud between President Trump and Elon Musk escalated dramatically, with Musk accusing Trump of hiding Jeffrey Epstein files implicating him. Musk also claimed Trump needed his support to win the 2020 election and questioned the current GOP spending bill, called the “big, beautiful bill” by Trump. This public spat has already hurt Tesla’s stock amid growing political risks for Musk, as Trump may retaliate. While Musk is unpopular with the general public, he remains influential among younger right-wing online followers who could shift support away from Trump. Their clash highlights deep tensions in GOP politics and spending debates.

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SUMMARY: Texas Tech edged Texas 4-3 in Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series finals, tying the best-of-three series 1-1. The Red Raiders scored twice in the fifth and sixth innings, capitalizing on Texas errors, while pitcher NiJaree Canady threw a complete game with six strikeouts. Texas staged a late rally in the seventh but fell short despite runs driven in by Leighann Goode and Victoria Hunter. The series will be decided in a winner-take-all Game 3 Friday at 7 p.m. CDT on ESPN, likely featuring a pitching duel between Texas’s Teagan Kavan and Texas Tech’s Canady.

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SUMMARY: Texas, one of the fastest-growing states, had a population of over 31.2 million in July 2024. Registered voters reached more than 18.2 million by January 2025, up 60% since 2000. Voter registration increased unevenly: suburban counties like Kaufman grew sharply (30%), while some rural counties, like Kenedy, saw declines. Harris County added the most voters—over 203,000 in four years. Central Texas counties saw an 11.2% increase in registrations, with Hays County up 22%. Political trends show Texas remains red but with shifting dynamics—major metros are trending bluer, rural areas redder, and suburban counties increasing turnout significantly.

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