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An Illinois judge refused state authorities’ request to prosecute Texas House Democrats who fled to the Prairie State to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a redistricting law that might give Republicans an additional five seats in the United States House of Representatives. Dozens of Texas House Democrats left the Lone Star State to [...]

Rock and roll icon Dave Edmunds, 81, is currently in intensive care after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Monmouthshire, Wales. Known for his 1970 hit “I Hear You Knocking,” Edmunds has had a celebrated career as both a solo artist and a collaborator with groups like Rockpile and fellow musician Nick [...]

Texas House Democrats announced on Tuesday that they will end their week-long boycott of the Republican-controlled State House. Their walkout was meant to prevent a vote on a redistricting plan that would eliminate five Democrat-held congressional seats. Under Texas law, a two-thirds quorum is required for legislative action, allowing Democrats to block the vote by [...]