Thousands Protest Republican-Backed Redistricting Plan at Texas Capitol

Thousands Protest Republican-Backed Redistricting Plan at Texas Capitol

Raeylee Barefield
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August 18, 2025
More than 5,000 people gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest a Republican-led redistricting effort backed by President Trump (R)...
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Abbott Calls Second Special Session, Democrats Still Out of State

Abbott Calls Second Special Session, Democrats Still Out of State

Raeylee Barefield
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August 15, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) today issued a proclamation launching a Second Special Session, which convened at, with a focus...
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Texas Democrats Set Conditions for Return Amid Redistricting Battle

Texas Democrats Set Conditions for Return Amid Redistricting Battle

Raeylee Barefield
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August 15, 2025
Texas House Democrats, who fled the state to block Republican-led redistricting efforts, announced they will only return under two specific...
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Obama Backs Texas Democrats in Redistricting Protest

Obama Backs Texas Democrats in Redistricting Protest

Raeylee Barefield
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August 15, 2025
Former President Barack Obama (D) joined a virtual call with Texas House Democrats who remain out of state in protest...
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Texas House Democrats Signal Return After Halting GOP Agenda

Texas House Democrats Signal Return After Halting GOP Agenda

Raeylee Barefield
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August 14, 2025
Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote on GOP-backed redistricting legislation are now planning to return...
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Illinois Judge Blocks Texas Warrants for Fleeing Democrats

Illinois Judge Blocks Texas Warrants for Fleeing Democrats

Raeylee Barefield
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August 13, 2025
An Illinois judge ruled this week that the state will not assist Texas officials in enforcing civil arrest warrants against...
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Abbott Highlights Texas Efficiency After Floods vs California Fires

Abbott Highlights Texas Efficiency After Floods vs California Fires

Raeylee Barefield
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August 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott (R) says his state’s response to recent catastrophic flooding outpaced California’s efforts following last year’s wildfires, citing...
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Texas Senate Democrats Walk out on Redistricting Bill

Texas Senate Democrats Walk out on Redistricting Bill

Daniel Molina
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August 12, 2025
This week, nine Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout during debate on Senate Bill 4, the mid-decade redistricting bill.
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Texas and California Trade Threats Over Congressional Maps

Texas and California Trade Threats Over Congressional Maps

Raeylee Barefield
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August 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has stated that Texas could eliminate as many as 10 Democratic congressional districts if blue states...
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Texas GOP Pressures Democrats to Return as Flood Relief, Redistricting Stall

Texas GOP Pressures Democrats to Return as Flood Relief, Redistricting Stall

Raeylee Barefield
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August 12, 2025
Texas Republicans intensified efforts to compel Democratic lawmakers back to the Capitol, as a Trump-supported redistricting plan remains stalled for...
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