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Texas state Democrats had been plotting their departure for weeks. But most weren’t sure they were going—or where they were headed—until just before they boarded their…

As New York Governor Kathy Hochul denounced the GOP’s aggressive attempt to gerrymander Democrats into political oblivion this week, she lamented her party’s built-in disadvantage. “I’m…

Texas redistricting battle: where things standAnother story we’re keeping tabs on throughout the day is the ongoing redistricting battle in Texas. It’s one that has grown…

After the US House Speaker, Mike Johnson, sent lawmakers home early for recess in July, he said if they were so concerned about releasing records related…

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In a midterm election battle spreading across the country, Republicans leading the Texas Legislature are trying to meet and redraw Congressional lines to help the GOP…

new video loaded: Texas Democrats Leave State to Block Vote on Gerrymandered MaptranscriptBacktranscriptTexas Democrats Leave State to Block Vote on Gerrymandered MapThe legislators’ departure was a…

Texas state Rep. Jolanda “Jo” Jones, a Democrat, flips through maps during a public hearing on congressional redistricting in Austin, Texas, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. After…

“Economic Growth Shatters Expectations as President Trump Fuels America’s Golden Age,” the White House announced on Wednesday. But within 48 hours, the data told a very…