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Governor Greg Abbott sent social media into overdrive this week after jokingly warning that he would impose a \u201c100 percent tariff\u201d on anyone fleeing New York City for Texas if progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayor\u2019s race.<\/p>\n
Abbott\u2019s post on X (formerly Twitter) captured the mood of many Texans frustrated by what they view as the consequences of liberal policies\u2014high taxes, crime, and economic decline\u2014driving residents away from blue states.<\/p>\n
While the governor\u2019s remark drew headlines, supporters say it underscores a serious message: Texas\u2019s economic strength and public safety record did not happen by accident.<\/p>\n
Abbott\u2019s office clarified that the statement was tongue-in-cheek but reflected the governor\u2019s growing concern over the influx of residents from Democrat-run cities who then vote for the same policies they left behind.<\/p>\n
\u201cTexas has become America\u2019s economic engine because we protect freedom, keep taxes low, and back the blue,\u201d Abbott said in a follow-up statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf people want to enjoy that success, they should embrace the principles that built it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Texas continues to lead the nation in job creation and business relocations, even as cities like New York and San Francisco struggle with population losses and rising costs of living.<\/p>\n
Economists credit the state\u2019s balanced budgets, energy independence, and pro-growth regulations as key to its stability during national downturns.<\/p>\n
Conservatives argue that liberal leaders have undermined once-thriving cities with soft-on-crime policies and aggressive tax hikes, prompting families and businesses to seek refuge in Republican-led states.<\/p>\n
Abbott\u2019s playful \u201ctariff\u201d line resonated widely across social media, where thousands of users echoed the sentiment that Texas should protect its way of life.<\/p>\n
\u201cTexans built something worth preserving,\u201d wrote one supporter. \u201cWe just don\u2019t want outsiders bringing failed ideas with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Democratic critics seized on the governor\u2019s remark, calling it divisive. But Republicans counter that Abbott\u2019s record\u2014on border security, energy independence, and job creation\u2014speaks for itself.<\/p>\n
The governor has repeatedly urged new arrivals to respect local laws and values, emphasizing Texas\u2019s unique blend of liberty and responsibility.<\/p>\n
Under Abbott\u2019s leadership, the state has attracted major employers such as Tesla, Oracle, and Samsung, while maintaining some of the nation\u2019s lowest overall tax burdens.<\/p>\n
Supporters say those achievements validate conservative governance in action and justify Abbott\u2019s defense of Texas\u2019s model.<\/p>\n
\u201cTexas doesn\u2019t need to import New York\u2019s problems,\u201d said state Senator Bryan Hughes. \u201cWe need to keep exporting our solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
The exchange comes amid growing national debate over population shifts from blue states to red, with U-Haul reporting record demand for one-way moves to Texas and Florida.<\/p>\n
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new, higher-quality surveillance footage showing the individual who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021.<\/p>\n
The updated footage, published on October 22, 2025, offers previously unreleased video clips and longer sequences that show the suspect\u2019s movements more clearly.<\/p>\n
The release marks the latest effort by the FBI to solve one of the longest-running unsolved cases connected to the January 6 events.<\/p>\n
Authorities confirmed that the reward for information leading to the suspect\u2019s identification, arrest, and conviction has been increased to $500,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe FBI is still offering a $500,000 reward for information that helps identify the person who placed pipe bombs at the offices of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee on January 5, 2021,\u201d the Bureau announced.<\/p>\n
The suspect is seen in the video wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gloves, and a mask, carrying a backpack that investigators believe contained the devices.<\/p>\n
The person was captured walking through several Capitol Hill neighborhoods between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the evening of January 5.<\/p>\n
Both pipe bombs were found the following day outside the DNC and RNC headquarters. They were safely neutralized before they could detonate, and no injuries occurred.<\/p>\n
FBI analysts determined that the devices were constructed with the chemical components of black powder and equipped with kitchen timers.<\/p>\n
Even after reviewing thousands of leads and interviewing hundreds of witnesses, investigators have yet to identify the suspect responsible.<\/p>\n
Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino reaffirmed the Bureau\u2019s commitment to finding the individual behind the attempted attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have information regarding this critical investigation, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI,\u201d Bongino said. \u201cEven the smallest tip could be the key to closing this case.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FBI says it has processed over 1,000 interviews and reviewed more than 43,000 video files tied to the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n
In recent weeks, new information has emerged after FBI Director Kash Patel transmitted laboratory analyses and key witness interviews to Congress.<\/p>\n
Those documents, obtained by\u00a0Just the News<\/em>, show that both bombs contained explosive components but did not include the term \u201cviable\u201d in the FBI\u2019s laboratory report.<\/p>\n This detail has raised new questions about whether the devices were capable of detonating or if they served another purpose that night.<\/p>\n The timeline has also come under scrutiny, as both bombs were found roughly\u00a0<\/p>\n Director Patel confirmed that all materials related to the case have been turned over to congressional oversight committees for further review.<\/p>\n Deputy Director Bongino said the Bureau would continue pursuing every lead until the case is solved. \u201cThis investigation remains active, and our agents are committed to following the evidence wherever it leads,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n The enhanced footage, now circulating on social media and the FBI\u2019s official website, gives the public the clearest view yet of the suspect\u2019s route through Washington.<\/p>\n Officials hope that viewers may recognize the person\u2019s movements, clothing, or backpack and come forward with identifying information.<\/p>\n Security experts note that the case stands as one of the most complex domestic investigations in recent FBI history.<\/p>\n The renewed attention, combined with the $500,000 reward, could finally generate the tip that has eluded investigators for nearly five years.<\/p>\n The FBI continues to urge anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a confidential tip online at tips.fbi.gov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Governor Greg Abbott sent social media into overdrive this week after jokingly warning that he would impose a \u201c100 percent tariff\u201d on anyone fleeing New York City for Texas if progressive candidate…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t