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Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District.

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Gavin Newsom signs bill to redraw California districts in response to Texas effort to add five GOP seats

Signing comes day after Texas House sent GOP plan to add five seats on fast track to passage

The Independent UK

California: Newsom signs proposal for new voting map favoring Democrats

Retaliatory strike against gerrymandered maps in Texas now heads to voters in a special election this November

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Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere

President Donald Trump is blaming renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power for skyrocketing energy costs

The Independent UK

Almost 6 in 10 Americans Fear U.S. Democracy Is in Danger Amid Gerrymandering Efforts, Poll Shows

Nearly six in ten Americans believe democracy in the United States is under threat, with partisan redistricting emerging as a major source of concern, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Latin Times

GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District

The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.

The Texas Tribune

‘The nation’s finances have deteriorated’ since Trump took office, CRFB says, gaming out the scenarios up to a $28.5 trillion deficit

The baseline scenario shows cumulative deficits reaching $22.7 trillion by 2035, and that’s if everything goes according to plan.

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Because America runs on hypocrisy now, Texas Governor vows to sue Gavin Newsom for doing the same ‘disgraceful’ thing he just did

Abbott seriously dislikes Newsom playing him at his own game.

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Republican Stan Lambert of Abilene won’t seek reelection to Texas House

Lambert overcame a brutal primary last year after drawing the wrath of two of the state’s most powerful GOP leaders.

The Texas Tribune

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Rep. Chip Roy announces bid for Texas attorney general - Roll Call

Lawmaker has become one of the most outspoken members of his party on curbing illegal immigration and cutting federal spending.

Roll Call

Texas is cleared to use its new congressional map in 2026. How does gerrymandering impact Texans?

From urban cores to rural regions, Texans' needs differ. Experts say districts encompassing geographically distant communities will dilute their voices.

The Texas Tribune

Obama Backs Gavin Newsom's Redistricting Gambit, Calls California Move 'Smart, Measured' As Democrats Gear Up Against Texas GOP Maps

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrats' mid-decade redistricting push on Tuesday, praising California Governor Gavin Newsom's bid to rework House districts as a "smart, measured approach" tied to Republican moves in Texas.

Benzinga

Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections

The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.

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The Independent UK

Obama makes rare political intervention to weigh in on Texas redistricting and back Newsom

The former president made the public comments in support of the California governor’s plan to counter move Texas Republicans

The Texas Tribune

Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally

The decision in Tarrant County comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

International Business Times

Texas Republicans Advance Map That Reignited US Redistricting Wars

The Texas legislature's lower chamber passed a contentious new electoral map on Wednesday that aims to help Donald Trump's Republican Party retain its razor-thin US House majority in the 2026 midterm elections.

The Independent UK

Texas House passes Trump-backed map that could give Republicans five more seats in midterms

Vote comes after Democratic lawmakers temporarily fled state to stall passage of new map, which Trump wants to use to lock in Republican control in midterms next year

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‘She has broken zero laws’: GOP bullies seriously making a Democrat sleep on the House floor for days

Nicole Collier has spent the last two nights sleeping on the House floor of the Texas Capitol.

The Independent UK

Texas judge blocks Ten Commandments in public schools with epic ruling that quotes Sonny & Cher, Kurt Vonnegut and Billy Graham

Several GOP-led states launch First Amendment battle to knock down firewall between church and state

Latin Times

Colombia Rejects Having Military Cooperation Agreement With Venezuela With U.S. Warships Off Its Coast

Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti said the country doesn't have a military cooperation agreement with Venezuela as tensions in the region escalate following the deployment of U.S. warships to the region

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Says 'Gringos Are Mad If They Think Invading Venezuela Will Solve Their Problems'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said "Gringos are mad if they think invading Venezuela will solve their problems" as tensions over the deployment of U.S. warships off the country's coast

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Reportedly Halts 'America Party' in a Bid to Back JD Vance for 2028 Presidential Run

Elon Musk has reportedly shelved plans for his so-called 'America Party' as he shifts focus toward supporting JD Vance in a potential 2028 presidential bid. The move has fuelled speculation about Musk's growing political influence.

Latin Times

Another GOP Rep. Backs Deployment Of Warships Off Venezuelan Coast: 'Time To Crush Cartels'

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar backed the Trump administration's deployment of warships off the Venezuelan coast, claiming "it's time to crush the cartels"

The Independent UK

The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage

The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP

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