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Texas, Trump and Democrats

Texas Democrats plead for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan

After leaving Texas for Illinois to prevent a legislative vote on a Republican redistricting plan, state House Democratic leader Gene Wu needed a means to project his voice — and viewpoints — to a national audience. So he tapped his campaign account to buy a microphone for news conferences.

Reuters · 6h

Texas Democrat scolds Republicans over Trump-led redistricting

During a special committee meeting on Congressional redistricting on Thursday (August 7), Texas Senate Republican Phil King and Democrat Borris Miles took part in a heated debate over adopting a new redistricting map championed by U.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Texas House Democrats stay out of state to block congressional redistricting

Democratic lawmakers in Texas left the state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts.

Texas, redistricting

ABC News on MSN · 8h

Rep. Jeffries on Texas redistricting battle

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries weighed in on the Texas redistricting battle, plus, the rising cost of living and risk of a potential government shutdown.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

The backstory fueling the Texas redistricting bitterness

The bitterness that marks the Texas redistricting drama shouldn’t come as a surprise — the fight that’s gripping the country is nothing less than a proxy war between national Republicans and Democrats for control of Congress.

NPR · 1d

Texas GOP Caucus chair on what's next in state's redistricting battle

On Sunday, Texas Democrats fled the state to avoid giving Republicans a quorum for a special session. We speak with Texas Republican Tom Oliverson about what's next in the state's redistricting fight.

Indiana, Trump and J.D. Vance

Associated Press News on MSN · 20h

Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray

As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Republican-run states to redraw congressional boundaries, he has dispatched Vice President JD Vance to Indiana and called for a new federal census — moves reflecting his intent to maximize the GOP's partisan advantages in coming elections.

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USA Today · 15h

Live updates: JD Vance to visit Indiana today amid redistricting fight

Redistricting will be among the topics Vice President JD Vance will discuss Aug. 7, 2025 with the governor and legislative leaders.

MSNBC · 12h

State Rep. reacts to Vance’s visit to Indiana amid Trump redistricting push

Vice President Vance is visiting Indiana amid President Trump’s redistricting push. State Rep. Matt Pierce (D-IN) joins Ana Cabrera to react, saying the Trump administration’s moves are “an attack on democracy.

KSNT Topeka on MSN3h

Gov. Laura Kelly claims Trump’s redistricting efforts in Texas are ‘sad’

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is calling President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to redistrict Texas “sad.” Trump, along with ...

California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with Texas

California Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican ...

See how Texas redistricting maps could gain Trump more Republican seats in the House

Trump would benefit from more Texas Republicans in the House for the 2026 midterm election. Texas' redistricting plan could ...

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The Trump-Texas redistricting mess, briefly explained

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) defended GOP redistricting efforts, saying Republicans “deserve” more seats in Congress ...

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Beto O’Rourke says Texas redistricting rolls ‘red carpet’ for third Trump term

Former Texas Democratic congressman Beto O’Rourke said the state’s move to redistrict paves for a potential third term of ...

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Why Trump's political war in Texas is much bigger than the Lone Star State

Spurred on by Trump, Texas Republicans redrew the boundary lines for U.S. House seats in the state. The new map creates five ...

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Trump’s Redistricting Campaign Tests His Power in the States

The effort by President Trump and his allies is the latest example of them trying to rewrite the rules to squeeze out every ...

Texas Rep. Greg Casar says new redistricting plan threatens voting rights

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar's job is threatened by Republicans' new redistricting plan. He says the map was drawn by Trump's administration and threatens "millions of Texans voting rights." ...

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