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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

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025

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 · Aug 8, 2025

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 · Aug 7, 2025

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

Latin Times · Aug 7, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 7, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2025

Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left state

The attorney general is also looking into the George Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC, which is playing a coordinating role to solicit donations from Democratic donors.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2025

New York Dems Might Have To Wait Years To Retaliate Against Texas' Redistricting Push

Changing the redistricting process in New York could only be done by 2028, according to a new report

Latin Times · Aug 6, 2025