Senator on first name basis with Kash Patel who agrees to send G-men on search for missing House Dems despite Pritzker saying federal agents not welcome and Abbott claim that DPS could do the job before solon intervenes. more
Texan says Democrats being hunted as result of GOP rhetoric on map block that has Abbott and AG squabbling as Patrick claims passage inevitable and Gene Wu stands firm in Chicago while Republicans helpless in Austin. more
Top state officials jockey over authority to seek legislators removal as governor targets House Dem who's China immigrant while AG upstages with vow to have seats declared vacant for all who are not back by Friday. more
Six border Democrats remain behind with seventh on way as Republicans go through motions that have no effect as long as quorum-busting Democrats are outside long reach of law in friendly states. more
Texas governor threatens Democrats with removal from office in the courts based on non-binding AG opinion and criminal charges for quid pro quo for playing hardball on Congress map Republicans say they're entitled to pass. more
Republicans won't admit Trump driving train before thinly-veiled tribute with moniker for bill that sponsor says is based on partisan performance as fast-tracking forces Democrats to put up or shut up on leaving town. more
