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.