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Charlie Kirk 1 day ago

Student expelled after being caught on video acting out Charlie Kirk's assassination at Texas State vigil

A Texas State University student caught on video acting out an assassination during a Turning Point USA memorial was expelled.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

Trump-backed congressional map passes Senate in crucial Midwestern state: 'Commonsense values'

The Missouri legislature approved a redistricting plan targeting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district as part of a Trump-backed effort to expand the Republican House majority.

Politics August 23

Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump-approved map

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

Donald Trump August 20

Abbott scores big win in redistricting battle as Texas Democrats' blockade collapses

While Gov. Greg Abbott blasted through a Democratic blockade and advanced a new congressional map, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is eying a new map in his state.

Texas August 20

Texas GOP lawmakers poised to finalize Trump-backed map after Dem redistricting walkout ends

Texas Democrats ended their walkout and returned as Republicans advance a redistricting plan that would likely create five new GOP congressional seats.

Donald Trump August 20

Trump urges Texas Republicans to swiftly pass redistricting maps while Newsom, California Dems counter

Texas Democrats end walkout as GOP-controlled legislature prepares to vote on redistricting maps that could flip five congressional seats to Republicans

California August 19

California Republicans sue to stop Newsom, Democrats from pushing redistricting plan

California Republicans sue to stop Democrat redistricting push as Texas GOP advances similar map changes in high-stakes congressional battle ahead of midterms.

Politics August 18

Texas Dems end weekslong quorum standoff in redistricting fight

High-stakes redistricting battles unfold in Texas and California as Republicans and Democrats push new congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

Media August 16

NYT columnist claims Trump and Abbott’s Texas redistricting plans are 'mustard gas on our democracy'

New York Times columnist David Brooks compared Trump's Texas redistricting efforts to 'mustard gas' on democracy, criticizing both parties' gerrymandering tactics.

Greg Abbott August 15

Texas House Speaker vows runaway Dems will be arrested if they try to sneak home over weekend

Congressional redistricting battle intensifies as California vows to counter Texas GOP maps while Democratic lawmakers end their walkout protest.

Gavin Newsom August 14

Newsom unveils California redistricting effort to counter Trump-backed push in Texas

Democratic Gov. Newsom teams with congressional leaders to unveil strategy against GOP efforts to create Republican-friendly districts in multiple states.

Texas August 13

Texas Democrats who fled could face felony bribery charges, governor says

Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and disrupt redistricting efforts could face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Texas August 11

Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.

Politics August 10

Abbott vows indefinite special sessions, says fleeing Dems could face arrest ‘for literally years’

Governor Greg Abbott warned Texas Democrats will face arrest upon returning amid the redistricting standoff, vows to order continuous special sessions.

Texas August 8

Texas AG investigates Beto O’Rourke PAC over support for quorum-breaking lawmakers

Attorney General Ken Paxton examines PAC connected to Beto O'Rourke for allegedly assisting Texas Democrats who abandoned legislative duties during redistricting fight.

Greg Abbott August 7

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

Donald Trump August 5

WATCH: Trump says FBI 'may have to' help Texas round up AWOL Dem lawmakers

The FBI “may have to" round up a group of Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to avoid voting on the state’s proposed redistricting map, President Donald Trump told reporters.

Arnold Schwarzenegger August 5

Schwarzenegger pushing back against Newsom redistricting bid in California

Schwarzenegger opposes Newsom's plan to eliminate California's independent redistricting commission amid a national battle over congressional district maps.

Texas August 4

'All-out war': Fleeing Texas Dems side with Newsom as redistricting standoff continues: 'fire with fire'

Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block redistricting vote while California's Newsom vows to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts with similar measures.

Texas August 4

Texas Dems also skipped town in 2021 to avoid a vote, and several caught COVID-19 in DC

Texas House Democrats flee state to block redistricting vote, claiming Republicans are using an intentionally racist map to undermine Black and Latino voters.

Texas August 4

Abbott orders arrest of AWOL Texas House Dems after warrant issued by House Speaker

Gov. Gregg Abbott says state Democrats who skipped town to derail a GOP-backed redistricting effort could face arrest and possibly expulsion from office.

J.B. Pritzker August 4

Texas Dems ripped for 'cartoonishly dumb' strategy to flee to blue state notorious for gerrymandering

Texas Democratic lawmakers arrive in Illinois after fleeing their state to block a Republican redistricting vote that President Trump says could gain the GOP five new House seats

Texas August 4

Abbott threatens to remove House Dems from office following dramatic departure to avoid vote

Gov. Greg Abbott warned Texas House Democrats that they will be expelled from office if they don't return to vote on a proposed redistricting map.

Donald Trump July 30

Trump, Republicans race to redraw Texas congressional map as Democrats threaten legal war

Texas GOP prepares new congressional maps as House minority leader Jeffries travels to Austin calling Republican redistricting efforts cheating.

House Of Representatives July 26

Texas congressional candidate dragged out, arrested after explosive redistricting hearing: 'It is a shame!'

Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was dragged out of a Texas hearing and arrested after refusing to yield during a fiery speech attacking GOP lawmakers and Trump.

Donald Trump July 21

Red state map battle heats up as Trump pushes Texas plan to reshape congressional districts

President Trump and Texas GOP leaders push for mid-decade redistricting to create five new winnable seats, as both parties engage in mapping strategies to control the House in 2026.

Texas July 17

Trump pushes Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps to help defend GOP's House majority

President Trump and Texas GOP leaders push for mid-decade redistricting to create five new winnable seats, as both parties engage in mapping strategies to control the House in 2026.

Donald Trump July 12

Trump’s visit brings hope and unity after deadly flood, Kerrville residents say

Kerrville residents who turned out in force Friday to welcome President Donald Trump said his visit brought hope and comfort — and marked an important step in the town’s long road to healing and rebuilding.

White House July 11

Trump, first lady mourn young lives lost in Texas floods, praise first responders during Kerrville roundtable

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met with local, state and federal officials and first responders who are navigating the aftermath of flash floods that devastated the Central Texas community in Kerrville.

Texas July 9

Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.