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US Representative Jasmine Crockett, Democrat from Texas, speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Crockett Responds To ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’ Abbott Remark Backlash, Claims She Was Referring To Migrants On ‘Planes, Trains, And Automobiles’

Texas Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett quickly responded to the immense backlash she has been receiving after referring to paralyzed Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels.”

B| U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett speaks onstage during Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Los Angeles Dinner at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign) F| Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrives in Downing Street prior to a meeting on March 13, 2024 in London, England. The Business and Trade Secretary hosted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to recognise the enduring collaboration between the UK and Texas.(Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Jasmine Crockett Mocks Greg Abbott, Calls Him ‘Governor Hot Wheels’

Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has mocked Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is permanently paralyzed from the waist down, calling him “Governor Hot Wheels.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) makes a closing statement at a hearing examining Park Police response to Lafayette Square protests on June 29, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Amid protests of the death of George Floyd, authorities in D.C cleared the largely peaceful crowd gathered in Lafayette Square on June 1 prior to President Donald Trump's walk across the park for a photo op at St. John's Church. (Photo by Bonnie Cash-Pool/Getty Images)

Arizona Democrat Rep. Raul Grijalva Passes At 77

According to a statement from his office, Arizona Democrat Representative Raul Grijalva passed away on Thursday morning from complications related to lung cancer.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg looks on prior to the Playoff First Round game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Former Secy. Of Transportation Buttigieg Declines Michigan Senate And Governor Bids, Possibly ‘Eyeing 2028 Presidential Run’

Former Secretary of Transportation under President Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, is reportedly foregoing a bid for Michigan’s open Senate seat and abstaining from a gubernatorial bid — instead pursuing a role of significantly greater importance, according to reports.

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 13: Exterior of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) headquarters is seen on October 13, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. Frieden urged hospitals to watch for patients with Ebola symptoms who have traveled from the tree Ebola stricken African countries. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Trump Administration Withdraws David Weldon’s CDC Nomination

The Trump administration has pulled the nomination of former Republican Congressman Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just mere hours before he was set to testify before a Senate committee.

1| US President Donald Trump holds an executive order that renames a wildlife sanctuary in honor of the late Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12 year-old girl who was murdered by two undocumented migrants, during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by ALLISON ROBBERT / AFP) (Photo by ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty Images) 2| Jason Hartley (C) stands after US President Donald Trump announced that Hartley has been admitted to the US Military Academy West Point during Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) 3| Family members of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter who was killed by the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024, stand as US President Donald Trump recognize them during an address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. Comperatore's wife is Helen (R) and daughters Allyson and Kelly. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) 4| Allyson and Lauren Phillips, the mother and sister of Laken Riley applaud as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) 5| 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel is lifted up by his father Theodis Daniel after given credentials from US Secret Service Director Sean Curran after US President Donald Trump made him an honorary member of the US Secret Service during his address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) 6| Payton McNabb (C) and Second Lady Usha Vance (R) attend U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) 7| US First Lady Melania Trump (2nd R) stands as she is recognized by US President Donald Trump during Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) 8| Alexis Nungaray (Photo via; White House)

Trump Honors Lives Lost, Celebrates Everyday Americans, And Highlights Those Who Suffered Hardships Due To Biden’s Policies

President Donald Trump honored many guests, especially those who represent key Trump administration accomplishments or priority issues, during his address to a joint session of Congress.