4 d. ago Texas Court Blocks 'Beto Bribes' Supporting Runaway House Democrats

A Texas district court judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order against Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke to stop what Attorney General Ken Paxton described as a "misleading financial-influence scheme to fund runaway Democrats who fled Texas to break quorum. " The order stops O'Rourke and his political group, Powered By People, from fundraising and expending funds to support Democrat House Representatives who fled the state to prevent the passage of congressional redistricting in the special session called by Governor Greg Abbott. The post Texas Court Blocks ‘Beto Bribes’ Supporting Runaway House Democrats — O’Rourke Loses Again appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Texas AG Files Suit to Vacate Seats of Runaway House Democrats

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit on Friday to pursue judicial declarations that 13 seats held by runaway House Democrats have been vacated due to continued unlawful absences. The move comes after many House Democrats refused orders to return to the Texas Capitol to resume their duties in the called special session. The post Texas AG Files Suit to Vacate Seats of Runaway House Democrats appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Texas GOP Caucus chair on what's next in state's redistricting battle

On Sunday, Texas Democrats fled the state to avoid giving Republicans a quorum for a special session. We speak with Texas Republican Tom Oliverson about what's next in the state's redistricting fight.

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8 d. ago One day, two overrides: What to know about Alaska’s special session

One day, two overrides: What to know about Alaska’s special session  Alaska Public Media

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Texas Republicans say 'hunt down' Democrats who are leaving state over redistricting

Texas state House Democrats plan to leave to break quorum of a special session in which Republicans aim to pass a new congressional map that could net the GOP five seats.

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9 d. ago Texas House Democrats plan to flee state to try to stop proposed congressional maps

Texas state House Democrats plan to leave to break quorum of a special session in which Republicans aim to pass a new congressional map that could net the GOP five seats.

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1 week ago In photos: Lawmakers gather in Juneau for the special session

In photos: Lawmakers gather in Juneau for the special session  Anchorage Daily News

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1 week ago A $50.6 million vote: what’s at stake for Alaska schools at the Legislature’s special session

A $50.6 million vote: what’s at stake for Alaska schools at the Legislature’s special session  Alaska Beacon

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1 week ago Ignore Dunleavy’s edict. End the special session this weekend

Ignore Dunleavy’s edict. End the special session this weekend  Reporting From Alaska

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1 week ago Lawmakers travel to Juneau for special session as governor says they ‘don’t seem to care’

Lawmakers travel to Juneau for special session as governor says they ‘don’t seem to care’  Anchorage Daily News

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1 week ago Alaska’s Legislature is scheduled to begin a special session Saturday. Here’s what to expect.

Alaska’s Legislature is scheduled to begin a special session Saturday. Here’s what to expect.  Alaska Beacon

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3 w. ago In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty

The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.

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3 w. ago Texas Legislature Special Session Will Answer Questions About Redistricting, Floods

A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map.

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