Texas, congress and redistricting
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Trump said he wants a "simple redrawing" of Texas' congressional map — it would enable Republicans to pick up five seats.
Democrats, under pressure from their base to match GOP tactics, have grown more forceful in their messaging and are taking concrete steps to push back.
At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.
Texas Democrats are considering their options to block a Republican-led effort to redraw the state's congressional maps during a special session that began Monday
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The denial of federal money to assist Maryland’s flood recovery continues a trend of spurning devastated residents in states with Democratic governors.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNGOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional districtThe prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.
Glass Lewis and ISS, two of the best known proxy advisers, sued Texas on Thursday to block a first-of-its-kind state law limiting their ability to advise shareholders on diversity, environmental and governance practices.