6 h. ago California Republicans sue to stop Newsom, Democrats from pushing redistricting plan

California Republicans sue to stop Democrat redistricting push as Texas GOP advances similar map changes in high-stakes congressional battle ahead of midterms.

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8 h. ago Dem Texas lawmaker spends night on state House floor after refusing GOP

A state lawmaker has refused to leave the Texas Capitol as Republicans use police to prevent Democrats from fleeing the state over a redistricting vote.

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10 h. ago Texas Democrat Rep. Locks Self in House Chamber After Refusing Police Escort

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) slept at her desk on the floor of the State House after she refused to sign a document that required a police escort to allow her to leave the building. The Texas speaker of the House made any Democrat legislator who wanted to leave the building sign a pass agreeing to be escorted by a Department of Public Safety trooper to ensure their return to the chamber when required. The post Texas Democrat Rep. Locks Self in House Chamber After Refusing Police Escort appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 h. ago With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’

Following Texas Democratic lawmakers’ return on Monday, President Donald Trump urged the state legislature to move quickly to pass a highly controversial redistricting bill "ASAP."

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28 h. ago Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting as California prepares to retaliate

Their return to Texas puts the Republican-run Legislature in position to satisfy Trump's demands as California Democrats advance new congressional boundaries in retaliation. The post Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting as California prepares to retaliate appeared first on Boston.com.

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33 h. ago Democrats return to Texas, clearing way for GOP to draw new map

Democrats return to Texas, clearing way for GOP to draw new map  The Washington Post

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33 h. ago Texas Democrats End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers returned to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

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34 h. ago Texas Democrats return to state, clearing way for new congressional maps

Texas House Democrats returning to Austin after standoff over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for GOP to net as many as five U.S. House seats.

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35 h. ago Texas Democrats to return to state, clearing way for new congressional maps

Texas House Democrats returning to Austin after standoff over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for GOP to net as many as five U.S. House seats.

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38 h. ago Trump, Abbott vs. Newsom: Mad dash to redo congressional maps in California, Texas

High-stakes redistricting battles unfold in Texas and California as Republicans and Democrats push new congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

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42 h. ago Texas Democrats Set to End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers were expected to return to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

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51 h. ago Eric Swalwell rejects Michelle Obama's 'when they go low, we go high' message, vows to 'bury' Republicans

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said that he doesn’t have concerns about Democratic redistricting efforts backfiring while fighting against Texas Republicans.

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3 d. ago Democrats Gather for Protests Over Trump’s Push on Redistricting

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

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4 d. ago Schwarzenegger taunts Newsom with message targeting Dem redistricting push

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has mobilized to fight Gavin Newsom's redistricting push as Democrats aim to counter Trump's Texas congressional map changes.

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4 d. ago Redistricting Fight: Obama Cheers MIA Texas Dems, GOP Holds Firm

Former President Barack Obama took to Zoom to cheerlead a group of Texas Democrat legislators for bolting from the Lone Star State to try to sabotage a redistricting bill. The post Redistricting Fight: Obama Cheers MIA Texas Dems, GOP Holds Firm appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Poll: Republican Ken Paxton Up Five Points over Democrat Colin Allred, Suggesting Electability Fears Unfounded

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) would defeat expected Democrat opponent Colin Allred in a Senate race by five points, according to a narrative-kneecapping poll. The post Poll: Republican Ken Paxton Up Five Points over Democrat Colin Allred, Suggesting Electability Fears Unfounded appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Newsom, California Dems move forward with redistricting effort to counter Trump

California's Democratic legislature to reveal redistricting plans to counter Republican efforts in Texas as both parties battle for House control in 2026 midterms.

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5 d. ago Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring."

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5 d. ago Texas Democrats get boost from Obama for blocking GOP redistricting plan

Former President Obama joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny GOP redistricting effort, cheering on their efforts.

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5 d. ago Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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