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Texas Supreme Court rules Republicans can arrest Democrats absent from state Capitol

Aug. 18, 2021 02:11AM EST
Dan Ackermann

The Texas Supreme Court ruled Tuesday evening the state's House Democrats can be arrested if they don't show up at the state Capitol due to their efforts to stop a Republican push to pass voting restrictions.

Why it matters: While the court has already blocked lower court orders in Travis and Harris counties protecting the Democrats, this ruling stipulates that under the state Constitution that Republican House leaders can compel members to attend the chamber to conduct legislative business. Consequently, those who do not attend can be arrested.

Editor's note: This a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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Louisiana governor says damage from Hurricane Ida is "catastrophic"

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday the damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the state on record, "is really catastrophic."

Why it matters: Edwards, speaking on NBC's the TODAY Show, did not confirm if there were additional deaths beyond the first death that had been confirmed on Sunday night but said, "I fully expect the confirmed death total to go up considerably."

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San Diego-Washington game suspended after gunshots outside Nationals Park

The San Diego Padres-Washington Nationals baseball game was stopped following a shooting outside Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

What we know: Video from the scene shared to social media shows players and fans running for cover as what's believed to be shots rang out.

  • The Metropolitan Police Department tweeted that it's "responding to a shooting in the 1500 block of South Capitol Street, SW, in which two people where shot outside of Nationals Park. This is currently an active investigation and it appears there is no ongoing threat at this time."

A shooting has been reported outside of the Third Base Gate at Nationals Park.

Fans are encouraged to exit the ballpark via the CF and RF gates at this time.

We're working with law enforcement to provide more information as soon as it becomes available.

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 18, 2021

Editor's note: This a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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