So Paxton was just on Fox this past hour to respond to you calling him out on X earlier, saying he is lying, trying to silence you. Here's what he had to say back. >> The judge gave him a direct order, which was you can no longer fund raise.And in his rally, he clearly violated that order. It's not even questionable. So look, we're just following the law. He is not following the law.And that's where his problems lie, not with me. My job is to enforce the law and that's exactly what I plan on doing. >> So, t ...

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Political Context & Redistricting Fight - Texas House is set to reconvene after failed attempts at reaching a quorum due to a walkout by state Democrats over redistricting [1][2] - Top Texas Republicans are employing various tactics to compel Democrats to return, including calls for FBI involvement and legal challenges [2][3] - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested the State Supreme Court to expel 13 Democrats, and Governor Greg Abbott has specifically targeted State Representative Gene Wu for expulsion [3] Democratic Response & Strategy - Democrats view the lawsuits and actions by Republicans as distractions from alleged lying, cheating, and stealing from the American people [5][6] - The Democrats' objective is to end the corruption of the special session and buy time for Texans and Americans to pay attention and speak up against it [14][15] - Democrats are reaching out to the American people, framing the issue as not just about Democrats or Republicans, but about the American Dream and the future of society [16] - The strategy involves urging blue states to create a "cold war standoff" by linking their redistricting maps to Texas' actions [21][22] Republican Actions & Stance - Governor Greg Abbott is calling special sessions every 30 days and authorized to arrest Democrats if they return to Texas, potentially requiring them to stay out of state for years [8][9] - Governor Abbott's poll numbers are reportedly dropping, and Republicans' popularity is declining [10][11] Financial & Logistical Implications - Chartering planes and ongoing hotel costs for legislators out of state are making the situation incredibly expensive, potentially impacting Texas Democrats' bottom line [12][13] - Democrats are facing bomb threats, harassment of their families, and attempts to break into their houses [24][25] Broader Implications & Call to Action - Democrats believe Republicans are trying to steal their power and democracy, after stealing education, jobs, and healthcare over the last 50 years [11] - Democrats are asking all Americans and Texans, regardless of party affiliation, to fight for fairness, heart, and hard work [26][27]

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Congressman, you will correct me if I'm wrong, but the only people who are entitled to those seats, to use the president's own language, is the people of Texas. >> No politician owns a seat. No member of Congress, no president owns a seat.The people own those seats. And look, I think Donald Trump is getting to the heart of the matter. Donald Trump says he's entitled to five more congressional seats in Texas. Donald Trump thinks he's entitled to accepting a $400 million bribe from a foreign government in the ...

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