Greg Abbott - Page 8

August 5, 2025

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.

August 4, 2025

'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.

August 4, 2025

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.

August 4, 2025

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.

August 4, 2025

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

August 4, 2025

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.

July 30, 2025

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.

July 26, 2025

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.

July 21, 2025

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.

July 17, 2025

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.