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In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance

Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott Threatens To 'Eliminate' 10 Democratic Districts As Texas Prepares Redistricting Counterstrike Against California's Map Overhaul

Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) is signaling an aggressive escalation in the national redistricting battle, warning that the Lone Star State could eliminate as many as 10 Democratic-held congressional districts if California moves forward with a plan to reduce the number of Republican seats.

Benzinga

Nancy Pelosi Says Americans Know Republicans 'Ripped Away' Health Care, Will Lose Midterms — 'Unacceptable' They Want To Change Rules Mid-Game

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday accused Republicans of trying to "cheat" in Texas' election fight, as Democratic lawmakers left the state to block GOP proposals and rallied with California leaders in Sacramento.

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Gavin Newsom urges Trump to abandon Texas redistricting effort in letter

Message comes after Texas Democratic lawmakers stymied another GOP effort to gain more seats at president’s behest

The Guardian - US

Gavin Newsom Urges Trump And Republicans To Drop Redistricting Push: 'Risking The Destabilization Of Our Democracy'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Trump to direct Republicans to drop their redistricting push, saying the president is "playing with fire."

Latin Times

Republican Party of Texas sets stage to censure members who stepped out of line in likely bid to block them from primary ballot

Republicans who are censured by their county party leaders may be blocked from the primary ballot under a new party rule passed last year, that is expected to be tested by the courts.

The Texas Tribune

Trump news at a glance: Epstein case haunts administration even as Vance blames Democrats for mishandling

Vice-president tries to deflect criticism of government’s refusal to release so-called Epstein files, triggering renewed calls for transparency – key US politics stories from Sunday 10 August

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‘Texas law does not apply in Illinois’: Gov. JB Pritzker draws line in sand as FBI ‘hunts down’ runway Democrats

Illinois, New York among Democratic states threatening counter-measures over Texas redistricting

The Independent UK

Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott

Governor warns lawmakers who left to foil redistricting plan that he could call special session to extend battle

The Guardian - US

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues To Oust 13 Democrats Who Fled State To Block GOP-Backed Redistricting Adding 5 Pro-Republican Seats Ahead Of 2026 Elections

On Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to remove 13 Democratic lawmakers from office after they fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan aimed at securing more GOP congressional seats.

Benzinga

Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state

The order came at the request of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who O’Rourke accused in a separate lawsuit of going on a “fishing expedition, constitutional rights be damned.”

The Texas Tribune

Why Texas’s redistricting fight is mostly about next year’s Republican Senate slugfest

NEWS ANALYSIS: The nastiest little primary in the Lone Star state has added another layer to the redistricting fight. Eric Garcia examines the feud between the last Bush Republican and the MAGA wing of the GOP

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Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff

Gov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the governor’s authority to make the request.

The Texas Tribune

California backs absent Texas Democrats as redistricting fight escalates

Gavin Newsom threatens to move forward with redrawing effort as Texas attorney general seeks removal of group of 13

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3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire

The gerrymandering drama in Texas – and beyond – has continued to unfold after Democratic state legislators fled the state. The Democrats want to prevent the Republican-controlled government from enacting a mid-decade gerrymander aimed at giving Republicans several more seats in Congress.

Latin Times

Fox News Host Says Trump Could Annex Canadian States If Democrats Push Back Against Texas' Redistricting

Fox News host Jesse Watters said Donald Trump could annex Canadian states if Democrats push back against Republicans' redistricting initiative

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Warns Dems He'll Keep Calling Special Sessions To Redistrict The State: 'They're Not Going To Come Back Until 2027 Or 2028'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he will call "special session after special session" if Democrats keep refusing to return to the state to give quorum to Republicans' redistricting push

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Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight

Democrats concede there’s only so much they can do to keep Texas from redrawing its maps. But they want to encourage blue states to retaliate.

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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 typically honor each other’s judicial proceedings.

The Texas Tribune

Cornyn says FBI will help locate absent Texas Democrats, but scope of feds’ role unclear

The Republican senator, who is facing a tough primary challenge, previously asked FBI Director Kash Patel for the agency’s help in tracking down the House lawmakers.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Abbott Says FBI Will Search For Dems Who Left The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push: 'Whatever State They May Be In'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the FBI will help his administration bring back Democrats who left the state to block the GOP's redistricting push

Latin Times

Texas Dems Seek Donations To Face Daily Fines For Leaving The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push

State House Democratic leader Gene Wu said the party is getting "a lot of small-dollar" donations to face the costs and fines associated with their initiative to block the GOP's redistricting push

The Texas Tribune

Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants them to reconsider.

Benzinga

Trump Backs FBI Intervention As Texas Republicans Hunt Democrats Amid Quorum Crisis

Texas Republicans are escalating their efforts to apprehend Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a controversial redistricting plan that could hand the GOP five additional seats in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults

“Is Gene Wu back in China?” state Sen. Mayes Middleton, a Galveston Republican, posted on X on Monday — the first day the House did not reach a quorum due to the absent Democrats.

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