Abbott Threatens to Try to Expel Democrats Who Fled

“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is threatening to try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office for fleeing the state and claiming they could be charged with crimes, escalating tensions overnight in a showdown over redrawing congressional lines ahead of the midterm elections,” the Washington Post reports.

“Democrats said Abbott’s warnings were bluster and announced they were committed to staying away for two weeks, when the 30-day special session is expected to end.”