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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 ...
Sen. John Cornyn says the FBI granted his request to help find absent Texas Democrats
An administration official told NBC News this week that there were no plans to use federal agents to arrest Texas lawmakers ...
Abbott, Paxton launch legal blitz on fleeing Democrats in redistricting showdown
Texas leaders are trying to force a vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors Republicans — teeing up a showdown ...
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 ...
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.
Paxton investigating whether Beto O'Rourke's PAC is illegally aiding House Democrats who fled Texas
Powered by People, started by Beto O'Rourke after his 2018 Senate run, has paid for some of the expenses incurred by House ...
Several states consider redrawing congressional maps after Texas kicks off fight
Texas Republicans have launched efforts to redraw congressional maps to secure more GOP seats in the U.S. House ...
North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader" over redistricting standoff
Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott ...