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Texas Democrats Flee State, Stalling Redistricting Effort
Texas Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting effort, fearing primary challenges and causing a standstill in the Texas House; investigations into potential bribery are underway.
Texas Democrats Flee State, Stalling Redistricting Effort
Texas Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting effort, fearing primary challenges and causing a standstill in the Texas House; investigations into potential bribery are underway.
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48% Bias Score
Federal Government Assists in Locating Texas Democrats Who Fled Redistricting Vote
Texas Republicans requested and received federal assistance to locate Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block GOP-led redistricting efforts, highlighting the high stakes of the 2022 midterm elections.
Federal Government Assists in Locating Texas Democrats Who Fled Redistricting Vote
Texas Republicans requested and received federal assistance to locate Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block GOP-led redistricting efforts, highlighting the high stakes of the 2022 midterm elections.
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60% Bias Score
Paxton Investigates O'Rourke's PAC Over Funding for Fled Texas Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, for allegedly illegally financing out-of-state travel for Texas House Democrats who fled to block a Republican-backed redistricting bill adding five seats; Paxton issued a "Request to Examine" de...
Paxton Investigates O'Rourke's PAC Over Funding for Fled Texas Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, for allegedly illegally financing out-of-state travel for Texas House Democrats who fled to block a Republican-backed redistricting bill adding five seats; Paxton issued a "Request to Examine" de...
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56% Bias Score
Abbott Sues Texas Democrat Wu for Quorum Break During Redistricting Fight
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sued Representative Gene Wu, accusing him of abandoning his office by leaving the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan; Abbott seeks Wu's removal, citing a 2021 attorney general opinion, while Wu contends his actions fulfill his oath to the Constitution.
Abbott Sues Texas Democrat Wu for Quorum Break During Redistricting Fight
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sued Representative Gene Wu, accusing him of abandoning his office by leaving the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan; Abbott seeks Wu's removal, citing a 2021 attorney general opinion, while Wu contends his actions fulfill his oath to the Constitution.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Democrats' Flight Blocks Redistricting Vote, Prompts FBI Inquiry
Texas House Democrats fled to New York and Illinois to prevent a redistricting vote, causing a quorum breakdown and prompting Senator Cornyn to request FBI assistance in their arrest for potential criminal acts, including bribery, while Governor Hochul publicly supported their actions.
Texas Democrats' Flight Blocks Redistricting Vote, Prompts FBI Inquiry
Texas House Democrats fled to New York and Illinois to prevent a redistricting vote, causing a quorum breakdown and prompting Senator Cornyn to request FBI assistance in their arrest for potential criminal acts, including bribery, while Governor Hochul publicly supported their actions.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Democrats' Exodus Blocks Redistricting Bill Amidst Bribery Accusations
Texas Democrats, facing a Republican-backed redistricting bill potentially shifting congressional power, fled the state via a \$100,000 private jet, prompting accusations of bribery and threats of removal from office by Governor Abbott, while Republicans defend the bill as creating more competitive ...
Texas Democrats' Exodus Blocks Redistricting Bill Amidst Bribery Accusations
Texas Democrats, facing a Republican-backed redistricting bill potentially shifting congressional power, fled the state via a \$100,000 private jet, prompting accusations of bribery and threats of removal from office by Governor Abbott, while Republicans defend the bill as creating more competitive ...
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60% Bias Score
Texas Democrats Face Legal Challenges After Quorum Break
Texas Democrats face potential fines of nearly $400,000 for leaving the state to block Republican-led redistricting efforts, prompting investigations into outside funding and legal challenges to their actions.
Texas Democrats Face Legal Challenges After Quorum Break
Texas Democrats face potential fines of nearly $400,000 for leaving the state to block Republican-led redistricting efforts, prompting investigations into outside funding and legal challenges to their actions.
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52% Bias Score
Paxton Investigates O'Rourke's PAC Over Funding of Texas Democrats' Walkout
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, for allegedly illegally funding Texas House Democrats' out-of-state travel to block a redistricting vote, potentially violating state bribery and campaign finance laws; the Democrats left to prevent a quorum o...
Paxton Investigates O'Rourke's PAC Over Funding of Texas Democrats' Walkout
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, for allegedly illegally funding Texas House Democrats' out-of-state travel to block a redistricting vote, potentially violating state bribery and campaign finance laws; the Democrats left to prevent a quorum o...
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56% Bias Score
Abbott Sues to Force Return of Texas House Democrats
Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court to compel the return of House Democrats who left the state to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan, a move challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Abbott Sues to Force Return of Texas House Democrats
Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court to compel the return of House Democrats who left the state to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan, a move challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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52% Bias Score
Abbott Sues Texas Democrat Wu for Leaving State to Block Redistricting Vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to remove Democratic Representative Gene Wu from office for leaving the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting vote, citing abandonment of duty and potential bribery, while Wu claims his actions fulfilled his constitutional oath.
Abbott Sues Texas Democrat Wu for Leaving State to Block Redistricting Vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to remove Democratic Representative Gene Wu from office for leaving the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting vote, citing abandonment of duty and potential bribery, while Wu claims his actions fulfilled his constitutional oath.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Democrats Block Redistricting, Facing Fines
Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent Republicans from redrawing congressional district maps, facing potential $500 daily fines, citing the unprecedented mid-decade timing and alleged Trump's influence as reasons, prioritizing this over other legislation like flood assistance.
Texas Democrats Block Redistricting, Facing Fines
Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent Republicans from redrawing congressional district maps, facing potential $500 daily fines, citing the unprecedented mid-decade timing and alleged Trump's influence as reasons, prioritizing this over other legislation like flood assistance.
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60% Bias Score
Texas Democrats Break Quorum to Block Republican Congressional Map
Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan that could create five new GOP seats, risking fines and legal action to delay the map's passage by forcing a new special session after a Friday public hearing and less than a week after the m...
Texas Democrats Break Quorum to Block Republican Congressional Map
Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan that could create five new GOP seats, risking fines and legal action to delay the map's passage by forcing a new special session after a Friday public hearing and less than a week after the m...
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52% Bias Score
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