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Former US president wades into national conflict over House maps, as Texas lawmakers approve map to favor GOPBarack Obama waded into states’ efforts at rare mid-decade redistricting efforts, saying he agreed with California governor Gavin Newsom’s plan…
Redrawn map fiercely opposed by Democrats now moves to state senate, where it is expected to passUS politics – live updatesThe Republican-controlled Texas house on Wednesday approved a redrawn congressional map requested by Donald Trump and fiercely op…
Law temporarily blocked after group sought preliminary injunction, saying it violated first amendment protectionsTexas cannot require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a judge said on Wednesday in a temporary ruling aga…
Residents cite pollution, loss of fishing and diminished tax revenue as liquefied natural gas production for export acceleratesThis story was originally published by Floodlight, a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action…
Lawmakers refuse to vacate house chamber to protest surveillance after they left state over GOP attempt to redraw mapsTexas Democrats are tearing up “permission slips” they signed in order to leave the chamber, joining state representative Nicole Colli…
This blog has now closed. Read our latest here The Republican governors of Louisiana and Tennessee will send hundreds of their national guard troops to assist federal law enforcement in DC – to help assist the president’s “crime crackdown”.They jo…
California effort to add Democratic seats is in response to Texas’s effort to redraw map there to add Republican seatsUS politics live – latest updatesTexas Democrats returned to their state on Monday as California lawmakers returned to the state capit…
Protests against redrawing of electoral maps in Texas and other states to take place in 34 US cities and towns SaturdayThousands are expected to gather in cities and towns across 34 states on Saturday for a national day of protest against Republican re…
Governor Greg Abbott calls new special session immediately after directly adjourned its last one on FridayUS politics live – latest updatesTexas Democrats, fresh off encouragement from Barack Obama, are poised to return to their state as Governor Greg …
Masked border agents circle venue at which governor outlines bid to counter Republican-led redrawing effortGavin Newsom, California’s governor, said on Thursday state Democratic lawmakers would move forward with a redistricting plan to counter the Repu…