31 h. ago Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring."

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59 h. ago Texas Democrats who fled could face felony bribery charges, governor says

Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and disrupt redistricting efforts could face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital.

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7 d. ago Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from funding Texas Dems who fled to stop GOP redistricting vote

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.

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7 d. ago Newsom welcomes Texas Democrats who fled to foil Trump’s redistricting plan

Newsom welcomes Texas Democrats who fled to foil Trump’s redistricting plan  Los Angeles Times

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8 d. ago FBI agrees to help locate Texas Democrats who fled state to sabotage GOP redistricting plan, Cornyn says

FBI agrees to help Texas locate Democratic lawmakers who fled state to block GOP redistricting vote after Sen. John Cornyn's request to Director Kash Patel.

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8 d. ago FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Sen. John Cornyn says FBI Director Kash Patel granted his request to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state over GOP redistricting efforts.

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9 d. ago Beto O'Rourke asked point blank why he's helping Dems flee Texas rather than helping Texans

Former congressman Beto O'Rourke defended his group's funding of Texas Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting, telling CNN the strategy was worth the cost.

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9 d. ago Abbott Files Lawsuit to Start Removal 'Derelict Democrat Texas House Members' Who Fled State to Block Redistricting Bill

Governor Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Tuesday night with the Texas Supreme Court seeking to begin the process for the removal of House Democrat Caucus Chairman Gene Wu and others. The Chairman, along with most of his Democrat House colleagues, fled the state to block a quorum in protest of the GOP's efforts to carry out congressional seat redistricting. The post Abbott Files Lawsuit to Start Removal ‘Derelict Democrat Texas House Members’ Who Fled State to Block Redistricting Bill appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Healey meets with Texas Democrats who fled their state amid battle over redistricting

“This is an attempt to grab power, to change the rules, to determine a certain outcome,” Healey, flanked by Texas lawmakers, told reporters Tuesday. The post Healey meets with Texas Democrats who fled their state amid battle over redistricting appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago WATCH: Trump says FBI 'may have to' help Texas round up AWOL Dem lawmakers

The FBI “may have to" round up a group of Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to avoid voting on the state’s proposed redistricting map, President Donald Trump told reporters.

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1 week ago FBI urged to locate or arrest Texas Democrats who fled state to stall redistricting vote

Sen. Cornyn requests federal investigation into Texas House members who left state to avoid legislative duties, citing potential bribery and criminal acts.

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1 week ago Texas governor orders police to find and arrest Democrats who fled over redistricting

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said he ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to find and arrest the Democrats who fled the state over redistricting.

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1 week ago Texas governor orders arrest of Democrats who fled the state over redistricting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas House Democrats had until 3 p.m. local time on Monday to return to the statehouse for the special session or risk losing their jobs.

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1 week ago Abbott's deadline for Texas Democrats' return looms in redistricting showdown

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas House Democrats had until 3 p.m. local time on Monday to return to the statehouse for the special session or risk losing their jobs.

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1 week ago Crockett cheers Texas Dems fleeing to delay congressional maps backed by 'ridiculous tyrant' Trump: 'Deuces!'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is supporting the Texas Democrats who fled the state to block Republican redistricting plans, calling Trump a 'ridiculous tyrant' in an Instagram video.

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1 week ago 'Come and take it': Showdown erupts in Texas over redistricting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas House Democrats have until 3 p.m. local time on Monday to return to the statehouse for the special session or risk losing their jobs.

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1 week ago Hochul vows to 'fight fire with fire' on redistricting while hosting Texas Democrats who fled state

Texas Democrats arrived in New York and Chicago on Monday to prevent a redistricting vote while Gov. Kathy Hochul promises to pursue similar tactics.

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1 week ago Abbott threatens to oust Democrats who fled Texas over redistricting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas House Democrats have until 3 p.m. local time on Monday to return to the statehouse for the special session or risk losing their jobs.

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