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Texas House Democrats are 'still in discussions' over their return

Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss next steps after he and fellow Democrats fled the state, saying the move succeeded in ending the first special session without a quorum.

NBC News - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

Illinois Judge Denies Texas AG's Request to Help Arrest Absent State Democrats

‘This court is without jurisdiction to grant Petitioner’s emergency motion,’ the judge said. The Democrats left the Lone Star State on Aug. 3.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Texas Democrats weigh their end game and Trump makes his mark on D.C.: From the Politics Desk

Plus, ahead of Friday's summit, Trump threatens “very severe consequences” if Putin doesn’t agree to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

NBC News - Business - 6 hours ago

'Fair play:' Democratic Senate candidates jockey for Durbin's seat on Governor's Day at state fair

All three major Senate Democratic candidates have said they’ve spoken to Durbin about an endorsement, but it’s unclear whether the senator will choose a side in a competitive race that is also becoming one of the most expensive in the country.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Schmitt doubts Democratic Party has hit 'rock bottom' following 2024

Schmitt also said President Donald Trump is changing the Republican Party, saying Trump has given people “the confidence to fight.”

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'We are still in discussions' over when to return, top Texas House Democrat says

Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss next steps after he and fellow Democrats fled the state, saying the move succeeded in ending the first special session without a quorum.

NBC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Palestine statehood is a cruel fiction, Democrats need a new agenda ASAP and other commentary

The history of Palestinian terrorism does not by itself make “subsequent recognition of statehood impossible,” observes Philip Cunliffe at Compact, but the real question is “what is it that is...

New York Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Sherrod Brown Rescues Democrats' 2026 Senate Hopes -- The former senator's Ohio comeback bid significantly boosts Democrats' odds of breaking Trump's trifecta in the midterms.

The former senator’s Ohio comeback bid significantly boosts Democrats’ odds of breaking Trump’s trifecta in the midterms.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Texas Democrats who fled could face felony bribery charges, governor says

Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and disrupt redistricting efforts could face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Fox News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Democrats who fled Texas to block the GOP's redistricting effort plot their exit strategy

Lawmakers are beginning to frame their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory. But Republicans are poised to call another.

NBC News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Why Texas Republicans Are So Eager to Lock Up Democrats

Heated threats to arrest Texas Democrats over the gerrymandering fight are fueled by the broader MAGA drive to incarcerate opponents.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Are Texas Democrats Giving Up the Redistricting Fight?

Reports have suggested the absent lawmakers are considering a return to Texas, while a statement from the caucus insists a decision has not been made.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

House Democrat presses DOJ on Ghislaine Maxwell prison transfer, meeting with top official

Rep. Jamie Raskin demands Justice Department explain Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer out of a maximum security prison, citing witness tampering concerns

Fox News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Democrats score another big Senate recruiting win: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Democrats hold a generic ballot edge, despite their unpopularity.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Sherrod Brown Rescues Democrats' 2026 Senate Hopes

The former senator’s Ohio comeback bid significantly boosts Democrats’ odds of breaking Trump’s trifecta in the midterms.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Indie Rockers Kick Off Voter Registration Drive Concerts for Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani

Indie rock bands are rallying behind New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist who defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city's Democrat primary in June.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Democratic Socialism So White? | Opinion

A pivot toward democratic socialism, or even a willingness simply not to obstruct candidates who embrace it, might be the bold gamble Democrats need to take.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

2nd bomb threat cleared at St. Charles hotel hosting Texas Democrats: 'I don't expect those will stop us'

After a sweep, no threat was found, and all 70 hotel guests were unharmed Friday morning, St. Charles police said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Democrats slam GOP redistricting fight as 'cheating'

Democratic lawmakers said the party has "got to fight back" against the redistricting effort in Texas.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

DC Democrats risk losing public trust by dodging youth crime crisis Trump is addressing

Democrats must address D.C.'s rising juvenile crime honestly rather than avoiding the issue, as federal overreach from Donald Trump threatens local autonomy.

Fox News - Opinion - 2 days ago

Democrats Keep Misreading the Working Class

Many in the party see workers as drifting rightward. But new data show they’re more progressive than ever on economic issues—if Democrats are willing to meet them there.

The Nation - Politics - 2 days ago

Abbott Vows to Continue Calling Special Sessions Until Texas Democrats Return

At least 51 Democrats fled the state to avoid a vote on redistricting, despite threats of arrest, criminal charges, and removal from office.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Governor Abbott Delivers George Strait Checks to Texas Flood Victims Ignored by Fleeing House Democrats

Texas Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Ingram, Texas, to deliver $25,000 checks from country-western legend George Strait to families devastated by the deadly Independence Day Hill Country flooding. The checks delivered by Abbott on Saturday were part of the more than $7 million raised during Strait's benefit concert on July 27.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

DAVID MARCUS: Democrat New England is the most gerrymandered region in American history

New England Democrats hold all 21 House seats across six states through gerrymandering while criticizing Texas Republicans for similar redistricting practices

Fox News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Watch: Democrat Surrogate Jimmy Kimmel Sobs over 'Repulsive' Liberals Driving People Away from Democratic Party

Scolding Democrats are "repulsive" and driving people away from the very party they pledge to support, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel despaired during an appearance on the Sarah Silverman Podcast.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

It's not just Democrats. Socialist Mamdani's plans should worry Republicans nationwide

Democrats' embrace of NYC mayoral candidate who wants to 'seize means of production' signals alarming shift in party ideology. And it has implications for Republicans, too.

Fox News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Texas Democrats ready to stay in Illinois 'as long as it takes' to fight GOP congressional maps

The Texas quorum-breakers met Monday in west suburban Warrenville alongside Illinois and Texas Congress members to denounce Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott's redistricting efforts and "to call out the injustices."

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 4 days ago

Democratic strategist says party lacks 'moral authority' on Texas redistricting fight

Texas redistricting battle intensifies as Republicans push for five new seats and California considers emergency measures to counteract Republican gains.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

Networks pounce on Republican redistricting. They didn't care when Democrats did it

Texas Democrats travel to blue states to block redistricting quorum as networks demonstrate double standard in covering Republican versus Democratic gerrymandering

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Texas asks Illinois court to help it round up absent Democratic lawmakers

A lawsuit filed Friday in downstate Adams County seeks an order recognizing civil arrest warrants issued by the Texas House of Representatives for Democrats who fled to Illinois to thwart a redistricting vote.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Newsom welcomes Texas Democrats who fled to foil Trump's redistricting plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislative and congressional members stood with Texas state lawmakers in their opposition to President Trump's plan to redraw voting maps to hold on to power in the midterm election.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 days ago

Trump and Republicans Have Finally Broken the Senate

The erosion was slow and bipartisan, until now.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Greg Abbott Is Looking Desperate to Pressure Texas Democrats

The governor issued a bunch of new threats over the gerrymandering plan.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Bomb threat reported at St. Charles hotel hosting Texas Democrats; hundreds evacuated

Around 400 people were evacuated and have safely returned to the premises after police conducted a search, St. Charles police said. Texas Democrats are in Illinois to deny Republicans a quorum on a controversial redistricting plan.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 6 days ago

Jason Rantz: This is a problem of the Democrats' own design

Seattle radio host Jason Rantz picks apart the talking points of Democratic socialists on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Fox News - Opinion - 7 days ago

State GOP bigwig called the feds on Democrat for posting ICE sighting

Arizona Senate President Warren Peterson is running to be the state's top cop. Should he maybe learn about freedom of speech?

Phoenix New Times - US News - 7 days ago

Immigration -- Arizona Democrats plan to keep demanding access to ICE facility

“We want to make sure there’s coverage at all times,” said Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Sunday.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 8 days ago

Texas Republicans Issue Symbolic Arrest Warrants for Democrats

Your move, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

Greg Abbott's Fight With Texas Democrats Is a Dangerous Escalation

The Republican governor waging Trump’s battle for more House seats has turned a routine struggle into total war.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

Cook County Democrats nod to Croke and no-slate decision in Senate race

The progressive views of Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, may have cost her the party slating, which Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, obtained by a super-slim margin.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 14 days ago

Jamie Dimon criticizes Zohran Mamdani as 'Marxist,' blasts Democrats' DEI push: 'Big hearts and little brain'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon slammed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as "more a Marxist than a socialist" and criticized Democrats for their DEI push.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

After Zohran Mamdani Upset Many With His Democratic Primary Mayoral Win, Here's What Dems Should Learn

Turns out it's a lot easier not to feel eaten alive by the gnawing pit of despair in your stomach when you're dedicating a few set hours to action each week!

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 1 month ago

We Need To Talk About The Republican Lawmaker Blaming Democrats For Her Doctors' Reluctance To End Her Pregnancy

Instead of empathizing with all people who might want or need abortions, she remains a co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 1 month ago

Democratic Lawmakers Blast Trump Administration's VA Cuts After ProPublica Investigation

The lawmakers also accused Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins of stonewalling their efforts to learn more about agency cuts and their effects. “There are real-life dangerous impacts for veterans,” Rep. Chris Deluzio said.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 4 months ago

Senate averts government shutdown, overcomes Democratic opposition

Government would have shut down at midnight Eastern time if lawmakers had not passed spending resolution

Voice of America - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Jill Stein: 'The Democrats have no one to blame but themselves'

At an election watch party in Dearborn, Michigan, Middle East Eye sits down with Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein to talk about her campaign coalition with the Muslim and Arab communities, the attacks against her by the Democratic Party, and where the Green Party will go from here.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 months ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago