Texas officials asked the White House to sanction the use of dyed diesel fuel, with Abbott contacting Zeldin regarding EPA approval.

The entities involved

• Texas →

  state of the United States of America

  • Dr. Joseph A. Montes, a Texas doctor, owned and operated clinics in Houston and used scheme proceeds for purchases.01:31
  • States in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas collectively detained large numbers of immigrants and attempted to deny bond hearings.01:17
• Greg Abbott →

  Governor of Texas since 2015

  • Talarico and Paxton are racing in the Senate race, while Abbott leads Hinojosa in the gubernatorial contest.01:06
  • Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton face tight midterm races as the perceived toxicity of Donald Trump's endorsement affects Republican candidates.00:35
• Lee Zeldin →

  American politician (born 1980)

  • The EPA, led by Administrator Zeldin, is proposing policy changes seeking to repeal existing standards under the authority of the Trump administration.Wed 21:55
  • Andrew Cuomo selected Kathy Hochul as his running mate, while Hochul previously defeated Lee Zeldin in a race.Wed 06:21