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August 8

Texas asks Illinois court to enforce arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers

Texas pursues legal action to enlist Illinois assistance in apprehending Texas state Democratic lawmakers hunkered down in the Prairie State.

August 8

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan floats possible run for office after switching to Democratic Party

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he is considering a run for higher office as a Democrat after announcing he was leaving the Republican Party.

August 7

Carville claims Democrats don't want to associate with anyone from failed 2024 Harris campaign in 2028

Carville told Harris, Walz and other 2024 Democratic campaign associates the party wants to chart new course without them for 2028 presidential election.

August 7

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

August 7

$30K in migrant housing aid has Dem gov on hot seat for 'revolving door' policy

As Gov. Maura Healey, D-Mass., closes down her state's migrant shelters, she is facing criticism for simultaneously making migrants eligible for tens of thousands in housing aid.

August 7

Carville calls on Democrats to 'unilaterally' pack Supreme Court, create new blue states 'to save democracy'

James Carville urged Democrats should open "Pandora's Box"with controversial power grabs including statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C. to "save" democracy.

August 7

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan abandons GOP to join Democratic Party

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced he is leaving the GOP and joining the Democratic Party, a move he says has been a long time coming.

August 6

AWOL Dems’ flight from Texas may have been funded illegally by Beto O'Rourke nonprofit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Beto O'Rourke's nonprofit Powered by People for allegedly funding Democrats who fled state to block Republican redistricting effort.

August 6

Teamsters president reveals Bernie Sanders stopped talking to him after he spoke at RNC

Sean O'Brien, the Teamsters president, revealed Sen. Bernie Sanders no longer speaks to him after he addressed the Republican National Convention in 2024.

August 6

ICE raid tipoffs from Dem lawmaker could mean charges, says DHS rep: 'Looks like obstruction'

A Democratic state lawmaker tipping off ICE operations in her community could be hit with obstruction-of-justice charges, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said.