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The Associated Press on MSN · 16m

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

After leaving Texas for Illinois to prevent a legislative vote on a Republican redistricting plan, state House Democratic leader Gene Wu needed a means to project his voice — and viewpoints — to a national audience. So he tapped his campaign account to buy a microphone for news conferences.

CBS News on MSN · 3d

Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP redistricting plan; Republicans vote on arrest warrants

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

Paxton asks Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the state

The attorney general is calling on the “full faith and credit” clause of the U.S. Constitution, which says states should typically honor each other’s judicial proceedings.

Texas redistricting battle escalates

BBC on MSN · 7h

Texas redistricting feud escalates as Democrats face bomb and FBI threats

The move to flee the state is part of a tactic to block a vote in the Texas House on redistricting. The proposal by Republicans would create five more Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives, where the party holds a slim majority.

The redistricting issue in Texas has 'turned into an arms race,' says Texas Dem

Texas, stresses that Democrats have not run away from their jobs and the redistricting issue is 'much bigger than Texas' on 'The Will Cain Show.'

Texas GOP Caucus chair on what's next in state's redistricting battle

On Sunday, Texas Democrats fled the state to avoid giving Republicans a quorum for a special session. We speak with Texas Republican Tom Oliverson about what's next in the state's redistricting fight.

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Paxton files suit trying to force Illinois to help return quorum-breaking Texas Democrats

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit seeking to force Illinois authorities to assist with returning nearly three ...

4hon MSN

Shapiro keeping a wary eye on Texas as its congressional redistricting efforts roil country

At the direction of President Donald Trump, Texas started the process to add five GOP districts to ensure Republicans do not ...

10hon MSN

Texas redistricting showdown: Legal questions mount as power struggle intensifies

While the political battle lines are clear legal questions are being raised as Texas GOP leaders push to get lawmakers back ...

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FBI helping Texas locate Democrats in redistricting "war" sparks alarm

Michael McAuliffe, former prosecutor and former state attorney, told Newsweek the FBI's involvement is "well beyond alarming.

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Senator Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled over redistricting vote

The FBI will help Texas track down Democratic state lawmakers who left the state as part of a collective effort to thwart ...

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See how Texas redistricting maps could gain Trump more Republican seats in the House

Trump would benefit from more Texas Republicans in the House for the 2026 midterm election. Texas' redistricting plan could ...

1don MSN

Texas Democrats in Boston to protest Republican redistricting bill say they're "spreading the word," not fleeing

The Texas redistricting battle landed on the steps of the Massachusetts State House in Boston Wednesday.

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Florida Republicans Make Move to Join Texas in Redistricting War

Florida Republicans took the first step toward redrawing congressional maps in the Sunshine State amid a nationwide battle.

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Which states are being impacted by Texas' redistricting battle?

Here's how Texas Republicans' plans to redraw its congressional map mushroomed into a multi-state standoff over the past week ...

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