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Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants the Democrats who fled the state to stop congressional redistricting to be arrested. The Republican has ordered the state's Department of Public Safety to arrest House Democrats who were not present for the special legislative session on Monday. With the Democrats gone, the GOP is unable to vote to re-draw the map that would give them five more pickup opportunities ahead of 2026.        American Eagle stock is soaring after the retailer received praise from President Trump. President Trump complimented American Eagle's marketing campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney which sent stocks up 20-percent. The president addressed the controversial ad campaign with a post on Truth Social, writing "Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the 'HOTTEST' ad out there."        A tropical downpour threat that will stay in the Southeast region for days has million on watch for potential floods. It comes after Alabama was hit with deadly flooding yesterday that killed one person. The same cold front that helped develop Tropical Storm Dexter off the coast of the mid-Atlantic, will bring a separate threat to some southeast states throughout the week and could stretch into the weekend.        A civilian aircraft was intercepted by fighter jets after flying above President Trump's golf club in New Jersey over the weekend. The North American Aerospace Defense Command says the jets scrambled to the restricted airspace above the property in Bedminster Sunday, adding that flares were used. Trump was there at the time and the aircraft was escorted out.        Tourists from certain countries seeking a visa to enter the U.S. could have to pay up to a 15-thousand-dollar bond soon. That's according to multiple reports citing a notice sent to State Department employees Monday. Under the program, visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates would be required to pay a five-thousand, ten-thousand or 15-thousand-dollar bond.        Texas is the number one ranked team heading into the college football season. That's according to the first USA Today coaches poll released on Monday. Ohio State follows the Longhorns in second, Penn State is ranked third, while Georgia and Notre Dame round out the top five.       

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