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Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences

Texas Democrats are gearing up for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward with their controversial redistricting.

The Associated Press on MSN · 4h

California’s Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Friday warned they would escalate efforts to end a nearly weeklong holdout by Democrats if they don’t return to vote on new congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening battle over redistricting across the U.S.

The Atlantic on MSN · 15h

The Flaw in the Texas Democrats’ Plan

Shame, however, is not an emotion experienced by many politicians these days, least of all ones who answer to Donald Trump. The likeliest conclusion of this effort is that Republicans will get their wish, just as they did after a similar situation in 2021.

GOP, Democrats and Texas

CBS News on MSN · 7h

Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas

Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and other prominent California Democratic leaders spoke at a press event along with the Texas lawmakers.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

Texas House fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' redistricting showdown with GOP

Texas Democrats again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show up Friday for a vote on a controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans. The GOP-proposed new congressional maps that would give Republicans more seats in Congress -- potentially allowing the GOP to keep control of the U.

CNN on MSN · 13h

Democrats delay Texas redistricting again, escalating a standoff with GOP leaders

Texas’ redistricting standoff rose to a new level Friday as Democrats once again denied a quorum to allow the House to consider the GOP-led plan and Republicans responded by threatening more punitive action.

FBI, Texas and Democrats

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 7h

Newsom welcomes Texas Democrats who fled to foil Trump's redistricting plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislative and congressional members stood with Texas state lawmakers in their opposition to President Trump's plan to redraw voting maps to hold onto power in the midterm election.

USA Today · 1d

GOP senator says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state

Sen. John Cornyn said FBI Director Kash Patel will have federal officers work with Texas state law enforcement to locate Democrats who fled the state.

Politico · 1d

FBI agrees to help chase down quorum-breaking Texas Democrats

It is unclear what resources the FBI is investing or how it is approaching the situation as there is no apparent legal breach under its purview.

Abbott, Texas and Democrats

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Does Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday night to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House Democratic caucus, from his seat, arguing that Wu abandoned his office by fleeing the state.

POLITICO on MSN · 10h

Texas Democrats fight back in court against Abbott’s bid to remove them

In court papers filed Friday, the Democrats argued that their quorum-breaking tactic is an affirmation of their legislative duties, not an abdication of it.

Washington Examiner · 12h

Texas Democrats will need to stay out for years to stop new map: Abbott

Texas Democrats have fled the state to halt the legislature's progress on enacting a new congressional map that would favor Republicans.

1don MSN

Democrats' Chances of Flipping Congress From Republican Control Next Year

Democrats are leading generic ballot polls, but two experts told Newsweek that may not translate to a 2018-style blue wave.

Are Democrats denying Republicans a district in Massachusetts? Here’s what the maps show.

President Trump has claimed that Massachusetts Democrats have gerrymandered the state's districts, denying Republicans ...

15hon MSN

Finances weigh on Texas Democrats as costs of their quorum break add up

The legislators who fled the state face a daily fine, but they have also left behind their day jobs in Texas to grind the ...

1don MSN

The FBI has been asked to help locate Texas House Democrats. One state lawmaker says officials would be breaking the law

The chair of the Texas House Democratic caucus remained defiant Thursday in the face of one US senator’s bid to enlist the ...

14hon MSN

Second bomb threat this week at Chicago-area hotel where some Texas Democrats are staying

A Chicago-area hotel, where many Texas Democrats who left the state in protest were staying, was evacuated for the second ...

10hon MSN

Ken Paxton sues Beto O'Rourke's group for bribery over aid to Democrats

The attorney general called the assistance O'Rourke's group has given those who are blocking GOP redistricting "a misleading ...

7hon MSN

Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from providing financial support to Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

The ruling could deal a significant financial blow to the state Democratic lawmakers who are facing financial penalties and ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN13h

Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

If Talarico enters the race, he would face a primary against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas, who ran against Cruz in ...

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