4 d. ago WATCH: Abbott Signs Texas Big Beautiful Redistricting Map into Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the "One Big Beautiful Map" bill into law on Friday. The new map is expected to increase Republican representation in Congress by five seats. The post WATCH: Abbott Signs Texas Big Beautiful Redistricting Map into Law appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress

The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican.

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4 d. ago World Series Champion Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas 21st District

Mark Teixeira, a three-time All-Star and 2009 World Series winner with the New York Yankees, formally launched his bid for Congress on Thursday, declaring his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District. His entry comes days after Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said he would not seek reelection in order to pursue the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general. The post World Series Champion Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas 21st District appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago World Series champion Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas

Former New York Yankees first baseman and World Series champion Mark Teixeira announced his campaign for Congress in Texas’ 21st District on Wednesday.

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5 d. ago Mississippi Museum Acquires Gun Linked to Emmett Till’s Murder

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum put the gun on display days after the federal government released thousands of pages of records on the Till case.

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6 d. ago The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that

Redistricting critics warn that efforts to redraw maps mid-decade risks fueling further gridlock in Congress, and ceding more power to the executive and judicial branches.

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2 w. ago Trump prompted a battle over voting maps. Here's how redistricting affects voters

In a battle prompted by President Trump, Texas and California could redraw lines that change whose votes really matter in the 2026 congressional elections.

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2 w. ago Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district

Authorities have warned of more deluges and possible landslides between now and Tuesday. Heavy monsoon rains have lashed the country since June and killed more than 600.

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3 w. ago Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.

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3 w. ago Federal agencies directed to delete employee COVID vaccination records and exemption requests

The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to permanently delete all COVID-19 vaccination records from employee files through a new OPM directive.

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3 w. ago DHS took 5 days to fund Texas flooding hotline, federal records show

Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

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3 w. ago Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response

Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

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4 w. ago Former NFL running back convicted on 6 felony counts in record

Ex-NFL player Leshone Johnson was found guilty of federal dog fighting charges in case involving a record-190 dogs seized from a single individual.

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4 w. ago Texas Democrats flee the state to try to stymie GOP redistricting effort

In a midterm election battle spreading across the country, Republicans leading the Texas Legislature are trying to meet and redraw Congressional lines to help the GOP hold the majority in Congress. Democrats in Texas have fled to other states to try to block them from meeting.

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