Category: News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Takes Legal Action Against House Democratic Leader in Redistricting Dispute
Governor Greg Abbott has launched an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court against Rep. Gene Wu, seeking his removal amid ongoing redistricting tensions.
Challenges Facing Texas Republicans in Punishing Democrats Who Fled
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After numerous Texas Democratic lawmakers dashed out of state to halt a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, Republican leaders swiftly issued threats of hefty fines, arrests, and even expelling them from office. However, there are significant obstacles in the way of executing these threats, creating a complex battle between parties.
New Developments in Epstein Case: Subpoenas Issued to Clintons and Former Officials
The House Oversight Committee has taken significant steps by issuing subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton, along with past Justice Department officials, to provide testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Texas Governor Abbott Calls for Civil Arrest of Defiant Democrat Legislators
Texas Republican leaders returned to the Capitol with no sign of the fleeing Democrats, who left to stall a vote on a congressional map created by the GOP.
Texas Democrats Skip Town, Leaving Republicans in the Lurch
In a strategic move, Texas Democrats thwarted their party’s speaker by leaving the state, blocking the White House’s plan to redraw congressional lines that would benefit Republicans. This departure leaves the legislature needing nine more votes to form a quorum, putting redistricting plans on hold.
Boeing Defense Employees Start Strike Action
Approximately 3,200 workers in the St. Louis area represented by a union have turned down the company’s latest contract proposal.
Texas Democrats Storm Out to Protest GOP’s Redistricting Move
In a bold move, Texas Democrats left the state on Sunday to put a wrench in Republican plans to pass a congressional map that sharply favors GOP candidates, a strategy that’s been supported by former President Trump.
Texas Democrats Bolt Out of State to Block GOP’s Congressional Map Changes
In a dramatic move, Texas House Democrats left the state to try to halt a partisan redrawing of the congressional map that Republicans, backed by Trump, are aggressively pushing.
Loni Anderson, Star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Passes Away Ahead of 80th Birthday
Loni Anderson, recognized for her role as the savvy receptionist in the classic series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ has sadly passed away just before celebrating her 80th birthday.
3.0 Magnitude Tremor Shakes New Jersey, Felt in NYC
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook New Jersey on Saturday, August 2, and its effects were felt even in parts of New York City, as reported by the USGS. The quake occurred about 10 miles below the surface.
