TX Gov Orders Arrest Of Dems Who Fled State Over Redistricting - Erin Burnett OutFront - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
The Texas governor has ordered the arrest of lawmakers who have fled the state to avoid a vote on a Republican redistricting map. Plus, Epstein victims speak out and accuse the DOJ of protecting wealthy men.
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