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Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday laid into Republicans for racing to create more winnable U.S. House seats before the 2026 elections in the first public hearing by lawmakers as they un...

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At Redistricting Hearing, Texas Democrats Attack Silent Republicans

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Congressional Democrats seethe over redistricting at Texas Legislature

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Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.

Before he called lawmakers back to Austin to redraw Texas’ congressional maps, Gov. Greg Abbott was initially resistant to the plan pushed by President Donald Trump’s political team to pick up new GO...

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Colin Allred reacts to Trump's push to redistrict Texas: 'Naked and blatant power grab'

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OPINION: Texas redistricting is an attack on our democracy and minority communities

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DeSantis says it’s ‘appropriate’ to redistrict congressional districts before next election

The governor boasted on Thursday about how he had vetoed the original congressional redistricting map that GOP state lawmakers had approved during the 2022 reapportionment process, which he called “a...

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‘We will not let Trump Takeover’: Texans rally as state lawmakers begin redistricting hearings

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Redistricting war heats up, threatening to roil midterms

Texas, FEMA and Flash flood

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Texas lawmakers hold first public hearing on Hill Country flood response. Here's what to know.

Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and representatives from the Upper Guadalupe River Authority are expected to testify.

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At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods

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FEMA’s director defends the response to Texas flooding during a hearing with lawmakers.

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Officials pass on pointing fingers after Texas floods

The deadly July 4 flash floods in Texas have prompted a lot of questions and soul-searching: about the failures of early-warning systems, the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Servic...

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FEMA Chief Rejects Criticism, Calls Texas Floods Response 'A Model' for Dealing With Disaster

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‘We are better than that’: Texas’ top disaster official delivers damning testimony | Editorial

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Texas Official Blames Forecasts for Delayed Floods Response

Instead, as much as 18 inches of rain unleashed devastating floods.

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Noem's DHS Slams FEMA Rescue Chief's Resignation As 'Laughable' In Wake Of Texas Flood Disaster

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2 still missing in Texas floods after body of woman found in Kerrville, Greg Abbott says

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Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process

Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.

The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

This multi-state redistricting battle could be the first step in the fight for House control ahead of next year’s midterms.

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As his profile rises, Texas Rep. James Talarico fires up Collin County Democrats

Texas Rep. James Talarico is building a strong reputation off an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast as he positions himself for a potential Senate run.

'Run for president': Joe Rogan pushes Texas Democrat into the spotlight

Texas Democrat James Talarico joins Morning Joe after his viral moment on Joe Rogan's podcast where Rogan told him to run for president. Talarico, a rising Democratic voice and aspiring preacher, explains why he’s reaching out to unlikely audiences,

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TribCast: Do Texas Democrats have any hope in 2026?

In part one of our two-part look at the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder.

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Texas AG claimed three homes as primary residence. Democrats are being probed for similar issue

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, are longtime owners of a $1.5 million home in a Dallas suburb. In 2015, they snapped up a second house in Austin.

Why Beto O'Rourke says redistricting provides Democrats a chance to play offense

The former candidate for Senate and for Texas governor says Democratic governors in other states should redraw their congressional boundaries.

WATCH: Texas Dem censured for heckling Trump renews push to impeach presidential 'Goliath'

A Texas Democrat is renewing his call to impeach President Donald Trump, likening his crusade against Trump to "one million Davids" fighting Goliath.