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Texas, Democrats and Republicans

New York Magazine · 1h

Why Texas Republicans Are So Eager to Lock Up Democrats

Heated threats to arrest Texas Democrats over the gerrymandering fight are fueled by the broader MAGA drive to incarcerate opponents.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Republicans step up pressure on Democratic lawmakers to return to Texas

Texas Republicans tried on Monday to pressure Democrats to return to the state legislature after their absence again prevented a vote on a redistricting plan favored by President Donald Trump that seeks to add Republican seats in Congress.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pressure mounts on Texas Democrats as walkout stretches into a second week

Both sides dug in for a second week of a political standoff in Texas, with Democratic lawmakers promising to stay out of the state until next week to kill a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts and Gov.

Texas, Democrats and redistricting

UPI on MSN · 12h

Texas files motion against O'Rourke in fight over redistricting maps

Texas filed a motion for contempt Tuesday against Beto O'Rourke for violating a temporary restraining order barring him from fundraising for Democratic lawmakers who fled the state earlier this month.

NBC News on MSN · 22h

Texas redistricting fight provides Democratic Senate contenders with a megaphone

Democrats who are eyeing Texas’ Senate seat next year have upped their ad spending and media appearances while embracing clashes with Republican leaders.

Fox News on MSN · 3d

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.

Illinois redistricting effort possible, but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats

Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue ...

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Texas AG Paxton files motion of contempt against O’Rourke

(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion for contempt against former U.S. Rep. Robert ...

3don MSN

'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 ...

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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 ...

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Texas sues in Northern California to force Democratic lawmakers home

The lawsuit was filed in Trump-friendly Tehama County in an effort by Republican leaders to force a redistricting plan ...

7hOpinion

Texas Dems spotlight disaster called Illinois

After the 1990 general election, the state of Illinois found itself in a predicament. Democrats controlled the House and ...

Victoria Advocate6d

Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic chair

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Houston Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the House Democratic ...

The Texas Tribune2d

Paxton, Burrows ask Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the state

The attorney general is calling on the “full faith and credit” clause of the U.S. Constitution, which says states should ...

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