Texas Governor Threatens Democrats Who Left State To Prevent Congressional Map Vote
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Time of India
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- Time of India
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 the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate, arrest, and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans,' Abbott said. 'This order will remain in effect until all missing Democrat House members are accounted for and brought to the Texas Capitol,' he added as quoted by The New York Post. — GregAbbott_TX (@GregAbbott_TX) The walkout by 51 House Democrats prevented the Texas legislature from reaching the two-thirds quorum required for a vote, stalling a special legislative session called by Abbott. The session was aimed at advancing redistricting plans, providing disaster relief for recent Texas floods, and banning THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. 'Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans,' Abbott said in a statement. 'By fleeing the state, Texas House Democrats are holding hostage critical legislation to aid flood victims and advance property tax relief. There are consequences for dereliction of duty.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Barranqueras: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The Texas house ofrepresentatives voted 85-6 on Monday to approve a motion calling for the Democrats to return. House Speaker Dustin Burrows then directed the chamber's sergeant at arms 'to send for all absentees … under warrant of arrest, if necessary.' Most of the absent lawmakers traveled to Illinois, where dozens joined Democratic Governor JB Pritzker on Sunday night at the DuPage County Democratic Party headquarters. Roughly half a dozen other Democrats joined New York Governor Kathy Hochul in Albany on Monday. 'If that's what's called for, that's what's called for,' Hochul said of the decision to leave Austin. She went on to call Abbott 'un-American' and accused him of 'rigging' the next congressional election for the GOP, reported The New York Post. 'To subvert the will of the people, they're hellbent on rigging the system. Rigging the system is un-American. Congressional districts are never drawn mid-decade,' she argued. The redistricting proposal, supported by President Trump, could net Republicans up to five additional seats in the US house of representatives—potentially expanding the GOP's narrow majority in the 2026 midterm elections.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
‘I don't want to see that play out': Vivek Ramaswamy warns against Zohran Mamdani policies
Ohio Republican gubernatorial contender Vivek Ramaswamy sounded the alarm Monday over what he called a growing 'socialist wave' within the Democratic Party, singling out New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and others as symbols of a dangerous political shift. 'It's a fork in the road for the future of the country,' Ramaswamy told Fox & Friends. 'And it's not just about one candidate in New York who represents the socialism wing. You look at the rise of [mayoral candidate Omar] Fateh in Minneapolis.' Ramaswamy, 39, who ran unsuccessfully in the 2024 GOP presidential primary and is now the clear favorite to win Ohio's Republican gubernatorial primary next year, said the leftward lurch exposes a 'deep fissure' in the Democratic Party. 'You see trends coming up across the country,' he said. 'There's a deep fissure in the Democratic Party.' Ramaswamy urged Republicans to step up with a bold counter-message in defense of capitalism. 'My advice to Republicans across the country is this is our chance to actually offer the vision to make the case for why free enterprise, why capitalism, is the best system known to the history of man,' he said. The biotech entrepreneur warned that Mamdani's potential win as mayor of New York City would have grave consequences for residents already struggling with housing and affordability. 'I do think a lot of people in New York are going to, unfortunately, wake up to the effects of socialism,' he said. 'The well-intentioned so-called solutions to a housing crisis are actually going to make that very affordable crisis worse for the people they were supposedly trying to help.' Ramaswamy has remained sharply critical of Mamdani following the New York assemblyman's surprise Democratic primary win in June, which catapulted him into frontrunner status in the city's mayoral race. 'I don't want to see that play out over the next 10 years,' Ramaswamy said, referring to Mamdani's proposed economic policies. 'I think Republicans have an important role to play.'
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Nancy Mace Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Bid In South Carolina With Bold Agenda
The 2026 Republican primary for governor is shaping up to be highly competitive. Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace officially announced her candidacy for governor of South Carolina on Monday, entering the 2026 race with a fiery speech and an ambitious 10-point agenda. Speaking before a crowd of supporters, Mace declared that her campaign would offer a 'roadmap to rebuild South Carolina from the ground up," vowing to bring bold leadership and reform to the Palmetto State. 'South Carolina is tired of politicians who smile for the cameras, lie to your face, and then vanish when it's time to lead," Mace said during her campaign launch, as reported by CNN, adding, 'I'm running for governor because South Carolina doesn't need another empty suit." Mace, currently serving her third term in the US House of Representatives, laid out a wide-ranging agenda in an interview with the Associated Press. Her priorities include overhauling the criminal justice system, eliminating the state's income tax, and expanding protections for women and children. Education reform also features prominently, with Mace pushing for greater school choice and an expansion of vocational training options. A notable element of her campaign announcement video included footage of President Donald Trump praising her as a 'fighter," a nod to their evolving political relationship. Once a vocal critic of Trump, particularly in the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot, Mace has since become one of his allies, endorsing him during the 2024 GOP primaries. Mace has also positioned herself as a staunch advocate for women's rights. In a May congressional hearing on non-consensual recordings, she revealed a naked silhouette image allegedly taken without her consent by her ex-fiancé. Simultaneously, she has taken conservative stances on other gender-related policies, including support for banning transgender women from using women's restrooms at the Capitol. The 2026 Republican primary for governor is shaping up to be highly competitive. Mace will face several prominent GOP figures, including Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, state Senator Josh Kimbrell, and US Rep. Ralph Norman. Governor Henry McMaster, a Republican, is term-limited and will not seek reelection. Mace has already taken aim at Wilson, accusing him of neglecting his duty to protect women and children. In February, she publicly claimed that Wilson ignored evidence of sexual misconduct involving her ex-fiancé and other men, alleging a broader failure of accountability. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: News world Nancy Mace Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Bid In South Carolina With Bold Agenda Latest News Nancy Mace Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Bid In South Carolina With Bold Agenda World news "Basic Decency" Hochul Blasts Ted Cruz For Questioning Her Wearing A Headscarf At Cop's Funeral | 4K Videos Trump Envoy To Visit Moscow Before Deadline For Ending Ukraine War | Putin | Ukraine War | N18G Tamil Cinema Rajinikanth's Coolie A Sci-Fi Time Travel Film? Lokesh Kanagaraj Breaks Silence Videos Donald Trump's Firing Of Labor Statistics Chief 'Undermines Credibility', Ex-Leaders Say | N18G latest news
