4 h. ago Texas Dems begin to crack, confirm return to state after fleeing to obstruct GOP redistricting: report

Texas House Democrats plan to return to the state after fleeing to block GOP redistricting efforts, local Texas media has confirmed.

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13 h. ago Texas GOP seeks to ‘domesticate’ rogue Dems for breaking quorum through nationwide civil arrest warrants

Texas GOP officials are seeking to enforce civil arrest warrants across state lines for the House Democrats who fled to prevent a Republican redistricting vote.

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13 h. ago Chuck Todd warns America is heading towards a 'cold civil war' as redistricting battle continues

Former NBC host Chuck Todd argued that America is heading towards a "cold civil war" on "The Chuck Toddcast" on Tuesday as redistricting battles in states like Texas and California continue.

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34 h. ago Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues

The battle over mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state’s congressional lines could be redrawn well ahead of the upcoming census -- continues Monday.

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63 h. ago Analysis | Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness

Analysis | Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness  The Washington Post

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66 h. ago WATCH: Texas state senator argues redistricting showdown could decide balance of power in future US Congress

Texas state GOP Sen. Mayes Middleton argues Republican redistricting efforts in his state could be pivotal for Republicans to maintain control in Congress during mid-terms.

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3 d. ago Democratic strategist says party lacks 'moral authority' on Texas redistricting fight

Texas redistricting battle intensifies as Republicans push for five new seats and California considers emergency measures to counteract Republican gains.

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3 d. ago California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early November to place its own redistricting plan on a ballot measure before voters.

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3 d. ago Lone Star State rivals for US Senate compete to wrangle runaway Democrats

Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a 2026 Texas Senate race, and a super PAC highlights the attorney general's role in a redistricting battle with fleeing Democrats.

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4 d. ago Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from funding Texas Dems who fled to stop GOP redistricting vote

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.

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4 d. ago Texas Democrats absent again, as GOP threatens expulsion lawsuit

Texas Democrats absent again, as GOP threatens expulsion lawsuit  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago Texas House fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' redistricting showdown with GOP

Texas Democrats geared up for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward with their controversial redistricting.

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4 d. ago Party of 'crazies': Dems comply with outrageous redistricting stunts due to primary threats, state rep says

Texas Democrats continue exodus to liberal states over GOP redistricting as Republicans launch bribery investigations and President Donald Trump supports the redistricting push.

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4 d. ago GOP Texas map has Austin residents sharing district with rural Texans 300 miles away

It would "suppress the votes of Black and brown Austinites," one Democrat said.

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5 d. ago GOP Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers

GOP Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

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5 d. ago FBI agrees to help locate Texas Democrats who fled state to sabotage GOP redistricting plan, Cornyn says

FBI agrees to help Texas locate Democratic lawmakers who fled state to block GOP redistricting vote after Sen. John Cornyn's request to Director Kash Patel.

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5 d. ago FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Sen. John Cornyn says FBI Director Kash Patel granted his request to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state over GOP redistricting efforts.

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5 d. ago Dem governor defies FBI: 'Unwelcome' to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defends Texas lawmakers seeking sanctuary in Illinois from redistricting battle as Republicans push for FBI involvement.

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5 d. ago State Representative Gene Wu Is Leading the Texas’ Redistricting Fight

State Representative Gene Wu represents a racially diverse corner of Houston when he’s not defending juveniles in court. The battle over redistricting has pushed him into the national spotlight.

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