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Texas Democrats weigh their end game and Trump makes his mark on D.C.: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar and Natasha Korecki report on how Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas amid the redistricting ...
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Texas Senate Passes GOP-Favored Map Despite Democrat Walkout

The bill, requested by Trump, is designed to boost GOP control in 2026 but faces stalled action in the House due to a quorum ...

Democratic lawmakers in Bay Area ‘reluctantly’ support Newsom’s gerrymandering ploy

To disregard California’s practice of independently crafting political maps to avoid partisan tilt, Newsom’s plan hinges on ...

9 people plead not guilty in a Texas elections probe involving 'vote harvesting'

Nine people have pleaded not guilty to felony charges brought forth in a rural Texas county by Republican Attorney General ...

Illinois court rejects Texas request to enforce arrest warrants against House Democrats

Judge Scott Larson ruled that the Texas speaker and attorney general had “failed to present a legal basis for the court” to take up the issue.

'Pack a toothbrush. Pack hair spray.' How the Texas Democrats are living on the run

Texas Democrats packed their bags and made plans to be out of the state for weeks. Some are missing big events, like their ...

Forget gerrymandering — Texas could send 8 more Republicans to the Senate

When Texas was admitted to the Union in 1845, one of the unusual concessions was a condition that allows the state to split ...

How redistricting became the burning hot center of Democratic politics

With the Democratic base itching for a fight against the GOP, 2028 presidential contenders, governors and other party leaders have aggressively combated Texas' redistricting push.