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Republican leaders in Texas have threatened to arrest Democratic lawmakers or expel them from the legislature if they don't return to the state House. Over the weekend, Democrats fled the state to prevent a vote on a bill aimed at redrawing Texas' congressional maps. This bill is seen as favoring Republicans, as it creates five new GOP-leaning districts, which President Trump has advocated for. Republicans currently control the Texas House, but without Demo

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