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Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Showdown

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid reports they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that could end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.

TIME on MSN · 8d

Why the Texas Redistricting Plan Caused Democrats to Flee and Could Help Trump in the Midterms

A political showdown is unfolding in Texas over a contentious redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump that could reshape several congressional districts to favor Republicans. More than 50 Democratic members of the Texas House fled the state on Sunday in protest,

Associated Press News on MSN · 5d

Texas Democrats plead for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan

Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican plan for congressional redistricting are pleading for donations to help cover their costs.

Trump, National Guard and D.C. police

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NBC News · 21m

Trump administration live updates: National Guard deploy with D.C. police

NATIONAL GUARD IN D.C.: National Guard troops began deploying in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with some joining city police last night. The full contingent of 800 troops expected to be operational by the end of the week.

The Washington Post · 2h

Inside Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in D.C.

President Donald Trump long had a playbook for deploying the National Guard in D.C. and a week ago had new motivation after a former aide was hurt in an attempted carjacking.

U.S. News & World Report · 21h

The Latest: National Guard Troops Arrive in Washington DC as Trump’s Federal Takeover Begins

He took command of the police department and deployed the National Guard under laws and Constitutional powers that give the federal government more sway over the nation’s capital than other cities. Its historically majority Black population wasn’t electing its own city council and mayor until 1973,

The Texas Tribune on MSN1h

Texas could lose political clout under Trump’s call for a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants

Republicans believe population increases in red states, such as Texas, would offset losses from not counting immigrants who ...

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

“ In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs ...

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California governor demands Trump abandon Texas redistricting push, threatens ballot measure response

California governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redraw congressional maps in retaliation against Texas redistricting efforts, ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN17h

Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state

Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

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Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver President Donald Trump more GOP congressional seats

Texas Republican leaders said Tuesday that they were prepared to end their stalemated special session and immediately begin ...

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Exclusive: Inside Newsom’s ‘no regrets’ strategy in fighting Trump, Texas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is taking on what he calls a “no regrets strategy,” saying he must “fight fire with fire” in ...

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Texas Republicans dare Democrats to stay out of state another month

Texas Republicans put new pressure Tuesday on absent Democrats to get them to return to the state, testing whether they’re willing to stay away for another month to try to kill a plan to redraw ...

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Trump’s new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up

Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands.

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