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Texas Republicans lash out at Democrats who fled state amid redistricting fight
CONGRESSIONAL RECESS: Members of Congress have headed home for their summer recess. Several lawmakers are holding town halls ...
Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?
A spat over congressional redistricting in Texas marks the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering.
Hochul declares 'war' amid Republican redistricting battle in Texas
The political skirmish over redistricting comes as the administration of President Donald J. Trump seeks to flip five ...
Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump power and US House majority in play
California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power ...
Texas governor threatens arrest of Democrats absent at Monday redistricting vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened on Monday to arrest Democratic lawmakers who are using their collective absence from ...
Redistricting clash escalates in Texas after Democrats scatter, denying state House a quorum
Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois and other states Sunday in a bid to deny Republicans a quorum when the state House ...
California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin
California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning ...
Texas GOP Map Could Weaken Black, Latino Voting Power in 2026
Texas Democrats on Monday prevented — for now — the chamber from continuing with a congressional map that would aggressively ...