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Donald Trump addresses Texas plan to boost Republican majority
Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats have 13 seats.
Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His ...
As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​just ...
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With Paxton Still Leading GOP Primary, Texas Senate Shifts To Likely Republican
Texas may be the second-largest state in the country, but it’s emerging as the number one headache for Senate Republicans ...
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Texas Plays Cynical Racial Gerrymandering Game to Save House Majority for Trump
Trump’s Justice Department gave political cover for Gov. Greg Abbott to mingle gerrymandering with disaster relief.
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Texas Republicans Are Already Celebrating 2026 Endorsements. Which Ones Actually Matter?
We’re still eight months away from the 2026 Texas primary that—if history is our guide—will ultimately determine which ...
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Newsom’s Threat to Match Trump’s Texas Power Grab Is Risky Business
California’s governor keeps talking about creating new House seats in response to a Texas gerrymander. But the gambit could ...
Maddow Blog | Republican officials open a dubious door with its latest offensive against Texas’ Paxton
The NRSC wants to focus on Ken Paxton's alleged infidelities. But what about other leading party officials who've faced ...
Texas officials defend flood response and Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump: Morning Rundown
Plus, Republicans strategists are advising lawmakers to appeal to working class voters when selling Donald Trump's "big, ...