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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove state House Democratic Caucus chair in redistricting standoff

The lawsuit filed with the Texas Supreme Court argues that Rep. Gene Wu violated the state Constitution and that his absence ...

6 Things to Know: Texas House redistricting standoff intensifies, U.N. to hold emergency session on Gaza hostages

Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know before you walk out the door this Tuesday morning.
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'All out war': Gavin Newsom vows to 'fight fire with fire' in standoff with Texas

After Texas Democrats fled the state to stop a redistricting vote, Gavin Newsom made it clear that the left will fight back ...
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‘Wasn’t This You?’: Texas Governor and AG Condemn Democrats for Fleeing State Then Social Media Drops Receipts of Their Own Dirty Escapes

"Texas Governor and AG call for arrest of fleeing Democrats, but remember their own escapes? Social media exposes the ...

What is gerrymandering? How a centuries-old political tactic sparked a redistricting firestorm in Texas.

The longstanding process of drawing district lines for partisan advantage has taken on a new intensity in the Lone Star State ...
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Texas redistricting standoff gains national attention; Local expert weighs in

Democratic lawmakers are fighting a republican redistricting plan that could change the balance of power for the entire ...
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Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump

A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of ...

Hochul hosts Texas lawmakers; blasts GOP as 'law-breaking cowboys'

(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is siding with Texas Democrats in a standoff over redrawn U.S. House maps ...