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August 4

Texas Dems also skipped town in 2021 to avoid a vote, and several caught COVID-19 in DC

Texas House Democrats flee state to block redistricting vote, claiming Republicans are using an intentionally racist map to undermine Black and Latino voters.

August 4

Abbott orders arrest of AWOL Texas House Dems after warrant issued by House Speaker

Gov. Gregg Abbott says state Democrats who skipped town to derail a GOP-backed redistricting effort could face arrest and possibly expulsion from office.

August 4

Texas Dems ripped for 'cartoonishly dumb' strategy to flee to blue state notorious for gerrymandering

Texas Democratic lawmakers arrive in Illinois after fleeing their state to block a Republican redistricting vote that President Trump says could gain the GOP five new House seats

August 4

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.

August 4

ICE lodges detainers against 3 Venezuelans charged with capital murder in Texas

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged detainers against three migrants from Venezuela who have been charged with capital murder in Texas.

August 4

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.

August 4

Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Trump a 'piece of s---' during liberal rally

Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett outlined the Democratic Party's strategy for upcoming elections and called Trump a "piece of s---" at a MoveOn rally in Phoenix.

August 4

Gov. Abbott calls out Democrats for 'outrageous' protests to GOP-led redistricting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his reaction to Democrats' backlash against GOP-led redistricting efforts and the consequences lawmakers could be facing amid the feud.

August 4

'So embarrassing': Democrats roasted for Texas redistricting 'tantrum'

Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham reacts to Democrats fleeing Texas over redistricting and shares her thoughts on conservative women balancing careers and family.

August 4

Abbott threatens to remove House Dems from office following dramatic departure to avoid vote

Gov. Greg Abbott warned Texas House Democrats that they will be expelled from office if they don't return to vote on a proposed redistricting map.