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JD Vance called California’s congressional map ‘outrageous.’ It’s not an outlier
Texas Republicans, at President Donald Trump’s urging, are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that could flip up to five seats to the GOP in 2026. Trump hopes to boost ...
'We are at war.' Texas redistricting plan sparks wider fight over Congress, Trump legacy
The Trump-inspired plan aimed at redrawing Texas' congressional maps has thrust the nation into a gerrymander war with ...
Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play
The rivalry tugging at the nation’s political balance is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.
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 ...
El Paso urging Texas to keep Fort Bliss, airport in US Rep. Veronica Escobar’s district
The El Paso City Council is poised to pass a resolution opposing proposed changes to Congressional District 16 during a ...
How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US
The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across the country.
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 ...
Texas Democratic State Rep. reacts to clash over GOP redistricting: ‘Americans are fed up’
The Texas House will reconvene today as many Democratic lawmakers left the state to block a vote on a Trump-approved ...