Summary
Texas Republicans have threatened to arrest Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a vote on a redistricting bill that favors Republican interests. Additionally, the Trump administration has asked NASA to prepare to end two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide, which are valuable for tracking greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Facts
- Texas Republican leaders want to arrest Democratic lawmakers who left the state.
- The Democrats left to stop a vote on a redistricting bill that benefits Republicans.
- The bill would create five new Republican-leaning districts in Texas.
- Without the Democrats, Republicans lack the quorum to conduct official business in the Texas House.
- Texas Democrats argue the redistricting targets Black and Latino districts.
- The Trump administration wants NASA to stop two satellite missions that track carbon dioxide.
- These satellites provide important data for scientists, including those researching climate change.
- Ending the missions would cost about $15 million annually.
