Dozens of Democratic lawmakers left Texas on Monday as part of an orchestrated move to derail their Republican colleagues' efforts to pass new voting restrictions.
Not because we want to - it breaks our heart that we have to do it.
But we do it because we are in a fight to save our democracy." Democratic lawmakers have done this before.
In May, they staged a similar walkout to boycott an earlier version of the voting legislation.
That prompted the state's governor Greg Abbott to call a special session.
Democrats are now determined to deny him the quorum needed to approve any of the measures on his agenda.
Democratic Representative Trey Martinez Fischer: "There is nothing special about this special session - this is a suppression session, this is a session to suppress our voting rights." According to Turner, the Democrats plan to stay out of Texas until August 7th, when the special session ends.
Besides voting restrictions, Abbott's agenda includes bills that would restrict abortion access.
And block transgender students from competing in athletics that correspond with their gender identity.
The Democratic presidential nominee spoke alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as she unleashed the veiled criticism of Republican candidate Donald Trump's controversial push for Ukraine to quickly cut a deal to end the war.
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Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), addressed the Indian community in Texas, passionately defending Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Pitroda emphasized that Gandhi’s vision is in stark contrast to the BJP's agenda, stressing that Gandhi is highly educated and a deep thinker. He highlighted Gandhi’s focus on inclusion, diversity, and the protection of democracy. Pitroda urged members to join the IOC and work toward safeguarding democratic values.
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Rahul Gandhi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Dallas, claimed that fear of the BJP and Prime Minister Modi has dissipated since the recent Lok Sabha election. He referenced his post-election Parliament speech mentioning 'Abhayamudra', a symbol of fearlessness in Indian religions. Gandhi asserted that the BJP couldn't comprehend this concept. He emphasized that the diminished fear of the ruling party was not his or Congress's achievement, but a significant accomplishment of the Indian people recognizing democracy's power.
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We're getting a closer look at Taylor Sheridan's high-profile ensemble drama 'Landman.' Paramount+ dropped the first trailer for the 'Yellowstone' showrunner's Texas oil business drama series which stars Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm and Demi Moore.
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Chappell Roan has canceled her upcoming performances citing mental health. The artist cancelled her planned performances in Washington, D.C., and New York this weekend as part of the All Things Go festival. The artist took to her Instagram story to share the news writing, "I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform. Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it."
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Brett Favre just made a sad revelation on Capitol Hill ... the 54-year-old gunslinger announced he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. The legendary Green.. TMZ.com
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In a highly charged speech in Washington, former President Donald Trump made headlines by suggesting that Jewish voters could be responsible for his potential loss in the upcoming election if they continue to support the Democratic Party. Trump's remarks, delivered amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, have sparked widespread outrage and allegations that he is targeting Jewish voters during a time of heightened tension. This speech is likely to fuel further debate over Trump's stance on Israel, his relationship with Jewish voters, and the implications of his comments in the current geopolitical climate. Watch the full video to understand the gravity of his statements and the potential fallout.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overturned plea deals for 9/11 attack mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, reinstating them as death-penalty cases. This decision follows backlash from victims' families and Republican lawmakers. Austin reserved authority for pre-trial agreements, citing the decision's significance. The move highlights ongoing challenges in prosecuting 9/11 suspects, the political sensitivity of these cases, and their enduring impact on US policy and national security.
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