The Texas redistricting fight encourages red and blue states to view themselves as locked in an existential cage match with no rules, writes @RonBrownstein (via @opinion) https://t.co/tJaQHRhzCg ...

If a year ago when we were campaigning against Donald Trump, we had said Donald Trump is going to try to radically change election rules before the midterm elections, he's going to get his allied governors to file lawsuits to remove dulyeleed Democrats from office and replace them with their own handpicked lackey. And then Donald Trump is going to send the FBI to go illegally arrest Democratic lawmakers just because they disagree with him. People would have said we were acting crazy.But it's not crazy. It's ...

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Meanwhile, Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin held a town hall in a Republican district trying to focus on pocketbook issues, healthcare, and the cost of living. >> For Donald Trump, whose central thesis, his central theme when he ran in November was he was going to lower your costs in every single category. He is not lowering your costs, he is raising your costs.I think we should note while prices for some goods are up, inflation overall is about the same as as it was when President Biden left office. ABC N ...

As we mentioned, the fight in Texas is brewing over the new congressional map proposed by Republicans that they hope will help them gain up to five seats in the House in the 2026 midterms. Well, joining me now from the big board is NBC News national political correspondent Steve Cornaki. Steve, so good to have you here.How might the proposed redistricting map in Texas affect the balance of power in the House. >> Yeah, well, you mentioned those five seats that Republicans are aiming for here. Look, the propo ...

Redistricting and Political Conflict - Texas Democrats left the state to prevent the passage of redistricting maps they consider a "power grab" and "Trump maps" [4] - The endgame for the Texas Democrats is to "kill the maps," referring to the redistricting plans [5] - Governor Abbott is accused of withholding flood relief in exchange for support of his maps [8] - The Texas governor's office is accused of dereliction of duty regarding flood safety, referencing a river authority's refusal to spend $1 million (3.4%) of $4 million reserves on a flood warning system [9] - Democratic governors are considering similar redistricting tactics in their states in response to Texas, creating an "arms race" [12] - Texas Republicans are accused of trying to achieve five more Republican members through redistricting that harms black and brown communities [15] - The redistricting plan eliminates a Latino district in Austin and removes a Latino opportunity district in Houston [15] - Some believe the redistricting maps are designed to predetermine the outcome of the 2026 midterms in favor of Republican control [17] Legal and Ethical Concerns - The redistricting plan is described as potentially illegal and unlawful, reminiscent of past DOJ concerns [16] - The core issue is framed as voters choosing their leaders, not the other way around [13]

Democrats are freaking out uh because they are realizing Texas has the authority to redistrict. >> More than 50 Texas Democrats headed to Chicago, New York, and Boston over the weekend, stalling a Republican push to redraw congressional districts in their favor. >> Why do you believe it is important for Texas to take this rare step of mid decade redistricting.>> Oh, because we have the opportunity. We have the time. We have the opportunity. And we have the advantage.In New York, flanked by Texas Democrats, ...

They've left the state, abandoned their posts, and turned their backs on the constituents they swore to represent. They've sherked their responsibilities under the direction and pressure of out of state politicians and activists who don't know the first thing about what's right for Texas. To be absolutely clear, leaving the state does not stop this house from doing its work.It only delays it. And every day this chamber is unable to act, the cost grows. Oh my goodness.It's almost like Lincoln talking to Cong ...

From @WSJopinion: Congress has broad power under the Constitution to regulate the “manner” of House elections. One option might be a law telling states they can’t redistrict mid-decade. Both parties could benefit from this, and voters most of all. https://t.co/jMrYGEsfCK ...

We are going to begin this hour with that severe weather that's impacting much of the country. This is from coast to coast. Out west, the Dragon Bravo fire, which has been burning north of the Grand Canyon for a month now, it's charred more than 116,000 acres, making it the eighth largest wildfire in Arizona history.And the smoke from that fire, as well as ones that are burning in California and then also up in Canada, it's clouding skies throughout the Midwest and East Coast. The visibility is so bad at ti ...