Redistricting row: Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed redrawn maps in House
Thursday, 21 August 2025 () The Texas House has passed a controversial redistricting plan, potentially adding five Republican seats in the US House, following pressure from Donald Trump. Democrats are contesting the move, alleging it's undemocratic and racially discriminatory, while California's governor vows a counter-strategy. This Texas map ignites a national redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterms, with legal challenges expected.
Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections
The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the US House of...
The Texas Senate passed a GOP-friendly House map on Tuesday, putting it a step closer to final passage in the state Legislature. The upper chamber voted 19-2 to pass a new set of congressional lines..
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ignited a heated feud with Donald Trump over GOP-led redistricting efforts in Texas, warning of a national βmap arms race.β After Democrats blocked a Republican..
Thursday, 21 August 2025 ()
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