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'We're not afraid': TX State Rep who fled to block GOP power grab - The Weeknight - MSNBC
A showdown over Texas redistricting as dozens of state Democrats flee to Illinois to block GOP’s bid for five more House seats. One of those Democrats, Texas State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer, joins The Weeknight to respond to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s threats. - Aired on 08/04/2025.