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Gov. Abbott threatens immediate new session if Democrats don’t return by Friday

With Friday’s deadline approaching, Gov. Greg Abbott warns he’ll call lawmakers back immediately if Democrats don’t return.

KERA News · 46m

Texas lawmakers prepare to end session early as Gov. Abbott vows to ‘immediately’ call another

The Texas Legislature is preparing to adjourn early this week amid a continued quorum break by House Democrats. But Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “immediately” call lawmakers back to the state Capitol for another special session.

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

Greg Abbott Threatens to 'Eliminate' Almost Every Texas Democratic Seat

Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held seats if the two parties were to launch a nationwide battle to redraw congressional maps.

Newsom Threatens Trump Over Redistricting Plan

Fox 4 News · 1h

'You are playing with fire': Newsom sends Trump letter over Texas redistricting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on President Donald Trump to urge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican governors to halt plans for redistricting.

Time on MSN · 7h

‘Stand Down’: Newsom Threatens Trump Over Redistricting Plan

The California Governor said his state would redraw its congressional maps to “neutralize” any Republican gains from redistricting in Texas.

RealClearPolitics · 1d

Can Dems Fight Trump’s Redistricting Scheme?

Fleeing lawmakers in Texas are unlikely to stop Republicans from redrawing the state’s congressional maps, but their effort has offered a rallying cry—and a reminder of the Democratic Party’s weaknesses.

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Watch live: Exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats boycott redistricting plan

On Monday, Abbott will speak with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2m

Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...

El Paso lawmakers push back on GOP bid to oust Dems over quorum break in redistricting fight

State Reps. Joe Moody and Mary Gonzalez filed a brief Friday defending quorum breaks amid GOP efforts to oust lawmakers over ...

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MAGA Gov Greg Abbott Bashes ‘Racist’ Jasmine Crockett Over Redistricting Spat

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday tore into Rep. Jasmine Crockett and accused her of being “racist” after she argued that his ...

The Daily Signal46m

Abbott vs. Newsom: Rhetoric Ratchets Up in House Redistricting Arms Race

As Newsom and other Democrats threaten to gerrymander blue states’ House districts in retaliation, Texas Republican Abbott ...

WPEC CBS 121h

Rep. Mitch Little suggests stiffer penalties for Texas Democrats evading redistricting

Democrats in the Texas House continue hiding out of state over redistricting efforts as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to call more special sessions.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slammed President Donald Trump as a "cheater" and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as a "joke" days after ...

Greg Abbott is testing new legal ground in his push to expel absent Democrats

A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .

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