press for

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Jim McIngvale, owner of the Gallery Furniture chain in Houston, has repeatedly caught the attention of the national press for his bold bets, placed via Las Vegas sportsbooks, on local teams, including the Houston Astros.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Up first was Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who charmed the assembled press for nearly an hour.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Though he has levelled criticism at the media during his two terms as president, Trump also took a moment to thank the press for their "responsible coverage" of the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

County Supervisor Kathryn Barger met privately with President Trump and administration officials Wednesday to press for federal support and yet-unpaid wildfire recovery funding as the region continues to rebuild from the 2025 fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Ignoring the waitress’s growing anger, Blair continued to press for service, arguing, with a logic that only infuriated the woman, that if Woolworth’s didn’t want to serve the public perhaps they should sell membership cards.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson