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GOP’s House map overhaul: Texas governer Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled state; session remains halted

Texas Republican governor Greg Abbott (Image credits: AP) Texas Republican governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered state authorities to arrest dozens of Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois in an effort to block a Republican-led congressional redistricting vote, intensifying a political standoff that has brought the legislative session to a halt.“To ensure compliance, I ordered […]

Greg Abbott responds to ‘governor hot wheels’ jab, says Democrats ‘have nothing to sell but hate’

Greg Abbott responds to ‘governor hot wheels’ jab, says Democrats ‘have nothing to sell but hate’ Texas governor Greg Abbott lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker who appeared to mock his use of a wheelchair, saying that such rhetoric would only hurt the Democratic Party in future elections.“It’s another day and another disaster by the […]

Who is Jasmine Crockett? Congresswoman facing massive backlash for mocking Texas governor Greg Abbott

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (Image taken from X) Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing intense criticism following controversial remarks she made about governor Greg Abbott during a Human Rights Campaign event. Referring to Abbott, who has been paraplegic since a jogging accident at age 26, Crockett quipped, “Y’all know we got Governor Hot Wheels down there […]