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Obama Slams Texas GOP's Gerrymandering Plot

The Origins of the Political Power Grab in Texas

The cutthroat political maneuvering in Texas seemed to begin quietly in June, when President Trump’s political team urged Republican leaders in the state to squeeze more G.O.P. seats out of the state’s already-lopsided congressional map.

HuffPost on MSN · 1d

Obama Slams Texas GOP's Gerrymandering Plot As 'Power Grab'

Two prominent Democratic governors also warned they were ready to trigger redistricting in their states if Texas' off-cycle remap proceeds.

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

Obama calls Texas GOP's redistricting plan a 'power grab that undermines our democracy'

Barack Obama called Texas Republicans' push to add five new Republican congressional seats "a power grab that undermines our democracy."

Trump, Democrats spar over Texas redistricting

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

Trump and Democrats turn rivals Texas and California into proxies for national power struggle

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections, setting up a national proxy war as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress in the latter half of Donald Trump’s second presidency.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Live updates: Trump, Democrats spar over Texas redistricting

PM: Inside Texas Democrats’ plan to seek refuge with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Texas Democrats knew that if they fled the state to block a Republican plan to redraw the congressional map, they would need blue-state allies.

ABC News on MSN · 22h

FBI ‘may have to’ get involved to bring Texas Democrats back: Trump

Texas Republicans are trying to force House Democrats who fled the state to return so they can vote on a new electoral map with President Donald Trump accusing them of abandoning their duties.

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A decade of Supreme Court rulings have given states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting

For now, the Voting Rights Act imposes some restraints, but the court has also signaled it could further weaken the landmark ...

Beto O’Rourke grilled by CNN host over helping Dem lawmakers flee Texas

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke was pressed during a CNN interview on Wednesday about why he was helping cover costs ...

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The IRS says churches can now endorse candidates. That could give Texas pastors more power than ever.

One expert said Texas — with more than 200 megachurches — will be the epicenter for pastors and congregations to test out ...

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NRG Energy brings new gas power plant to Houston with $216 million embattled Texas Energy Fund loan

Houston-based power generation giant NRG Energy was approved for a $216 million loan Monday from the state-run Texas Energy ...

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Beto O’Rourke raises funds for Texas Democrats, says 2026 midterms will be decided this summer

Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke said Wednesday that he is raising funds for Democratic members of the state legislature who left ...

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NRG Energy beats quarterly profit estimates, inks 295 MW deal to power data centers

NRG Energy beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the utility got a boost from surging power ...

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New natural gas pipeline in Texas to fuel Arizona’s growing energy needs

The Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest Expansion project will benefit major utility companies including Arizona Public Service and the Salt River Project.

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the power grid

After reaching the end of their automotive lives, the batteries are being reused to provide lower-cost grid energy storage.

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