California, Texas and Trump redistricting
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California state legislators are expected on Thursday to ... from losing the chamber in the 2026 midterms and is prepared to do anything to prevent it. Texas Democrats made a big noise, leaving the state to block votes on the plan — but like almost ...
Texas Democrats are condemning what they call President Trump’s “power grab” to give Republicans more seats in Congress. Meanwhile, California Democrats are vowing to wipe out GOP gains in Texas with their own new congressional map.
California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.
The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, as governors from both major parties threaten to initiate similar efforts in other states.
Texas Republicans insisted that Democrats have around-the-clock police escorts to ensure they wouldn’t leave again.