11 h. ago Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers

Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers  The Washington Post

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55 h. ago I feared Hurricane Helene had taken my family. One year later, we have hope and are rebuilding

Private citizens and volunteers led Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Appalachia when federal aid was slow, helping communities rebuild and reopen towns.

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55 h. ago I feared what Hurricane Helene had done to our community. One year later, we have hope

Private citizens and volunteers led Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Appalachia when federal aid was slow, helping communities rebuild and reopen towns.

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5 d. ago Texas advances bill allowing citizens to sue makers and distributors of abortion pills

Texas lawmakers are on track to pass one of the toughest laws aimed at reducing the use of abortion medication, one way people still have abortions in a state that has banned them.

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1 week ago Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP

The Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature

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1 week ago Texas lawmaker attempts to stall GOP redistricting plan with all

Texas lawmaker attempts to stall GOP redistricting plan with all-nighter  The Washington Post

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1 week ago California lawmakers pass first bills to counter Texas in nationwide fight over election maps

California lawmakers pass first bills to counter Texas in nationwide fight over election maps  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Texas Democrat who rails against billionaire cash takes $59K from Trump

James Talarico's office defended accepting Republican billionaire funds while proposing a $10,000 cap on campaign contributions to Texas state lawmakers.

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2 w. ago Six states to send troops to D.C. And, Texas lawmakers to vote on redistricting today

Six Republican governors are sending National Guard troops to the nation's capital to help with the president's crime crackdown. And, Texas lawmakers set to vote on a new congressional map today.

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2 w. ago Dem Texas lawmaker spends night on state House floor after refusing GOP

A state lawmaker has refused to leave the Texas Capitol as Republicans use police to prevent Democrats from fleeing the state over a redistricting vote.

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2 w. ago With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’

Following Texas Democratic lawmakers’ return on Monday, President Donald Trump urged the state legislature to move quickly to pass a highly controversial redistricting bill "ASAP."

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2 w. ago To counter Texas, California lawmakers take up plan to redraw congressional districts

To counter Texas, California lawmakers take up plan to redraw congressional districts  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Texas Democrats End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers returned to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

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2 w. ago Texas Democrats Set to End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers were expected to return to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

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2 w. ago After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return

After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return  The Washington Post

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left Texas, as potential Democratic rivals seek their own spotlight.

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3 w. ago Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.

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3 w. ago Dem TX State Rep. Wu: Trump Has Made Open Racism 'Acceptable'

Friday on MSNBC's "The Weeknight," Texas State Rep. Gene Wu (D), one of several lawmakers who left the state to avoid a quorum, said he has faced open racism in his state because President Donald Trump had made it "acceptable." The post Dem TX State Rep. Wu: Trump Has Made Open Racism ‘Acceptable’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Texas AG investigates Beto O’Rourke PAC over support for quorum

Attorney General Ken Paxton examines PAC connected to Beto O'Rourke for allegedly assisting Texas Democrats who abandoned legislative duties during redistricting fight.

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