Aug 18 Texas Democrats end redistricting walkout after California Democrats move forward with plans to redraw their map By Associated Press Democratic leaders say they will return for a second special legislative session after seeing California Democratic leaders proceed with plans to redraw their own U.S. House maps to neutralize Republican gains in Texas. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch Trump's D.C. takeover reflects efforts to expand his authority, attorney says By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz City officials in Washington are declaring victory after they say the Trump administration backed away from a plan to appoint the nation's DEA chief as an “emergency police commissioner,” a move they call an unprecedented federal power grab. It comes… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 6:15 'Stop the insanity': Texas Democrat urges GOP to end redistricting battle By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Gov. Gavin Newsom threw down the gauntlet Thursday, saying California will move forward to redraw congressional maps in his party's favor if Texas Republicans do the same. Texas Democrats have blocked the plan by walking out on a special session,… Continue watching
Aug 14 The other states threatening action as Texas and California's redistricting feud intensifies By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America A partisan move by Texas to redraw its congressional maps in the middle of the decade to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House set off a clamor to replicate the effort in red and blue states. Here is a rundown of… Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 6:12 'We're allowed to be partisan' in drawing congressional maps, Texas Republican says By Stephanie Sy, Kyle Midura, Laken Kincaid Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to… Continue watching
Aug 11 'Playing with fire': Newsom urges Trump to abandon partisan redistricting fight By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's favor. Continue reading
Aug 08 Texas Democrats decamp to California as Republicans warn of more escalations By Jim Vertuno, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers continued their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle… Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 5:55 'Mutually assured destruction': GOP Rep. Lawler calls for redistricting battles to end By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Indiana could become the next major battleground over redistricting.The move follows efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps in their favor, a move that sparked threats of retaliation from leaders in blue states. In response, a handful of Republicans… Continue watching
Aug 07 Vance visiting Indiana as Trump urges GOP-led states to redistrict By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press As President Donald Trump pressures Republican states to reopen the process of redistricting mid cycle, Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with GOP leaders in Indiana. Continue reading
Aug 07 Sen. Cornyn: FBI has agreed to help find Texas lawmakers By Associated Press The Texas Republican isn't saying just how the FBI might help state law enforcement find the legislators who left Texas to block a vote on new redistricting maps. He had requested federal help on Tuesday. Continue reading