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

Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican plan for congressional redistricting are pleading for donations to help cover their costs.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Live updates: Trump, Democrats spar over Texas redistricting

PM: Inside Texas Democrats’ plan to seek refuge with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Texas Democrats knew that if they fled the state to block a Republican plan to redraw the congressional map, they would need blue-state allies.

CNN on MSN · 2d

What happens next in Texas redistricting and for Democrats facing civil arrest warrants

Texas Republicans on Tuesday failed again to move forward with their redistricting efforts despite issuing civil arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state to stop them. A day after authorizing the warrants against Democrats,

Texas, Illinois and Democrats

CBS News on MSN · 20h

Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Chicago hotel where some Texas Democrats are staying

More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.

The Washington Post on MSN · 19h

Texas Democrats evacuated from Illinois hotel over potential bomb threat

We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred,” said caucus leaders after police searched the hotel where some of the lawmakers who had fled Texas were staying.

Bloomberg on MSN · 20h

Texas Democrats Evacuated From Illinois Hotel After Bomb Threat

Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote received a bomb threat at their Illinois hotel, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The lawmakers evacuated the building but weren’t harmed.

Democrats, Ken Paxton and Texas Attorney General

CBS Texas on MSN · 14h

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigating Beto O'Rourke's PAC over funding of Democrats' walkout

Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Paxton says he will seek Democrats’ removal if they do not return to Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will ask the courts to declare state legislators’ seats vacant if they do not return by Friday and allow Republicans to redraw the Congressional map.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Texas AG Ken Paxton ramps up 'aggressive' legal pressure on Democrats

Republican Speaker Dustin Burrows has given the absent lawmakers until Friday, Aug. 8, to return to Texas and appear before the House.

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Democrats seek more info on DOGE's presence in agencies after Musk's exit

A group of Democrats in Congress is seeking to stop Department of Government Efficiency employees from moving into permanent ...

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How Democrats Tied Their Own Hands on Redistricting

By then, some Democrats fear it may be too late. Republicans want to gain seats through mid-decade redistricting not only in ...

How a Self-Described Wallflower Came to Lead the Texas Democrats’ Walkout

State Representative Gene Wu represents a racially diverse corner of Houston when he’s not defending juveniles in court. The ...

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Texas Gov. Abbott claims FBI is going to search for Texas House Democrats

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott claimed that he had heard that the FBI will search for Texas House Democrats who left the state ...

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Sherrod Brown eyes 2026 Senate bid, giving Democrats glimmer of hope in Ohio

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is exploring a comeback run for the United States Senate in 2026, giving Democrats new ...

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Can the Texas Democrats Who Fled the State Be Arrested? What to Know

Trump suggested the FBI could get involved in the state standoff, but what are the actual legal repercussions of the ...

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Democrats draw up plans to retaliate if Republicans gerrymander Texas — but they face legal hurdles

California is eyeing a ballot initiative this fall to redraw its House map for 2026 — only if Texas Republicans redistrict to ...

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This is the one American both Democrats and Republicans agree they love

Americans are expectedly split along party lines in their support for most leading newsmakers. But there's one person U.S.

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Donald Trump Issues FBI Warning to Fleeing Texas Democrats

Dozens of Texas Democrats have left the state in a bid to block a vote on redrawn U.S. House maps sought by Trump.

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