Mike Toomey Named Chief of Staff for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan

Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has appointed Mike Toomey as his new Chief of Staff, effective August 26, 2024. Toomey, a seasoned veteran of Texas politics with over four decades of experience, replaces outgoing Chief of Staff Enrique Marquez, who served Phelan's office with distinction through some of the most impactful legislative sessions in recent memory.

Speaker Phelan praised Toomey’s extensive background in both public and private sectors, noting his reputation as a strategic leader well-suited to guide the Speaker's office and the Texas House. Toomey’s career highlights include serving as Chief of Staff to two Texas governors—Bill Clements and Rick Perry—and providing strategic counsel within Governor Greg Abbott's administration. Phelan expressed confidence that Toomey’s leadership will significantly benefit the state and the Texas Legislature moving forward.

RFK Jr. Withdraws from Texas Ballot and Endorses Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who began his 2024 presidential bid as a Democrat before switching to run as an Independent, has now endorsed Donald Trump and decided to withdraw his name from the ballot in all Republican-leaning states.

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