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Doomsday scenarios after Texas and California go nuclear on redistricting: See how it all plays out

NEWS ANALYSIS: A mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps would have implications far beyond the 2026 midterm elections, write John Bowden and Eric Garcia. The Independent illustrates, with interactive maps by Alicja Hagopian, what’s at stake for control of the US House of Representatives — and potentially the last two years…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene issues passionate plea in support of Gaza, setting off MAGA — including Laura Loomer

Far-right congresswoman breaks from GOP to label Israel’s war a ‘genocide’ and urges American support for ‘masses of innocent people and children’

The Independent UK

‘It’s legal’: Texas redistricting map heads for governor’s final sign-off in win for Trump

Lawsuits accuse state Republicans of illegally drawing congressional boundaries along racial lines that diminish Black and Latino voting power

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Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuits

One lawsuit, filed by LULAC on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

The Texas Tribune

Texas senate gives final approval to redrawn congressional map that heavily favours Republicans

The map will now be sent to governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, who is expected to quickly sign it into law

The Guardian - US

Democrats Face 4.5 Million Voter Registration Swing Toward GOP In All 30 Tracked States, Reveals New Study

Democrats are warning of a deepening registration slump after a New York Times analysis found the party lost ground to Republicans in every one of the 30 states that register voters by party between 2020 and 2024.

Benzinga

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.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Fortune

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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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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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.

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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.

Benzinga

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.

Euronews

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.

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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