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Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas House’s redistricting committee visited Houston on Saturday to hear out local residents’ concerns on the state …

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As Texas Republicans plow ahead with a plan to redraw congressional maps ahead of schedule, many governors are increasingly grappling with an issue that they didn’t think they’d have to confront until the end of the decade. Texas’ unscheduled redistricting effort — which Republicans hope could help protect their narrow House majority during next year’s midterm …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit. President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for next year’s midterm elections, that will send five more …

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The country watched in horror as torrential rain drenched Texas earlier this month, sweeping at least 135 people to their death. Kerr County alone lost 107, including more than two dozen children at Camp Mystic. From afar, it would be easy, even tempting, to think that …

By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. What seemed a few weeks ago like a far-fetched political fantasy ahead of the 2026 midterms has quickly evolved into a high-stakes showdown enveloping states across the country. As Texas this week began an off-cycle redistricting process meant to shore up Republicans’ slim House …

Friday, July 25, 2025 6:21PM Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would meet with Texas lawmakers “to push back on” a redistricting plan proposed by Republicans. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would meet Friday with Texas lawmakers “to push back on” a redistricting plan proposed by Republicans in a purported effort to help the GOP keep control of the House. In …

The adulterous MAGA politician whose wife is divorcing him on “biblical grounds” has been hit with even more cheating accusations. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his estranged wife Angela declared three separate homes as their primary residence in mortgage documents, allowing them to lock in improperly low lending rates, the Associated Press reported. They also allegedly double-dipped on a …

Illinois governor escalates redistricting showdown with Trump and Texas  Axios Texas plan to redraw maps could protect GOP House majority  The Washington Post Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’  The Guardian Pritzker’s gerrymander jab draws fire  Politico Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing  The Texas Tribune Source …

Two Democratic Governors Say if Texas Redraws Congressional Maps, They May Too  The New York Times Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing  The Texas Tribune Republicans want to game the next election. Could Democrats get ‘ruthless’ to respond?  CNN Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’  The …

Texas Democrats to Confer With California and Illinois Governors on Redistricting  The New York Times California Democrats may target GOP congressional districts to counter Texas  Los Angeles Times Texas to begin redistricting hearings as Gov. Newsom decides if California should do the same  KCRA Texas Dems leave state to meet leaders over Trump’s budget cuts amid redistricting  KEYE California Democrats are climbing on board …