美国各州通常每10年根据人口普查结果重新划分国会选区。得州现行选区于2021年由掌控州府和州 立法机构的共和党主导重划，本就明显偏向共和党。目前，该州38个国会众议院席位中，共和党占25 席，其相对民主党的优势，远超特朗普2024年大选时在得州获胜的得票率。 在这种情况下，共和党人打破常规，不到5年就谋求再度重划国会选区，其直接动因来自白宫。据 美媒报道，因共和党在美国国会众议院仅占微弱多数，美国总统特朗普近期敦促得州共和党人重新划分 国会选区，以确保共和党在2026年中期选举中继续成为国会多数党。 新华社休斯敦8月4日电 热点问答｜得州选区重划何以成为美国党争新焦点 新华社记者徐剑梅 美国得克萨斯州议会逾50名民主党籍众议员4日集体"罢工"，缺席州立法会议，导致共和党掌控的 州众议院因法定人数不足而无法推进包括选区重划在内的任何立法。得州众议院随即进行投票，同意逮 捕缺席的民主党人。民主党议员为何集体出走？得州为何要推进选区重划？这场风波何以成为美国党争 新焦点？ 民主党人为何"罢工" 得州立法机构由共和党以压倒性优势掌控。州众议院议席中，共和党人占据88席，民主党人占据62 席。民主党人难以通过投票左右立 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the political maneuvering surrounding the redistricting of congressional seats in Texas, highlighting the conflict between the Republican and Democratic parties as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections [1][11]. Group 1: Redistricting and Political Strategy - Trump claims that the Republican Party has the right to gain five additional seats in Texas, emphasizing his historical vote count in the state [2][8]. - The Texas legislature, dominated by Republicans (88 seats to 62 for Democrats), is pushing for redistricting to convert Democratic strongholds into Republican advantages ahead of the midterms [3][7]. - The current congressional districts in Texas were redrawn in 2021, favoring Republicans, and the party is seeking to redraw them again within five years, a move driven by pressure from the White House [8][11]. Group 2: Democratic Response and Legislative Tactics - Over 50 Democratic lawmakers staged a walkout to protest the redistricting efforts, aiming to delay legislative proceedings and draw national attention to their cause [3][10]. - The Texas House voted to authorize the arrest of absent Democratic lawmakers, although this action is largely seen as symbolic due to Texas's lack of jurisdiction over out-of-state lawmakers [5][7]. - The Democratic Party has previously used similar tactics to block Republican redistricting efforts, indicating a pattern of escalating partisan conflict [4][10]. Group 3: Broader Implications and Political Polarization - The redistricting conflict in Texas reflects a broader issue in the U.S. electoral system, where parties manipulate district boundaries to secure electoral advantages, contributing to political polarization [11]. - Democratic leaders have warned that if Republicans proceed with redistricting, they will retaliate in Democratic-controlled states, indicating a potential cycle of partisan retribution [11].

Core Viewpoint - The recent deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles by President Trump has escalated tensions between federal authorities and local governments, particularly in response to increased immigration enforcement actions [1][3]. Group 1: Government Actions and Responses - President Trump signed a memorandum to deploy 2,000 National Guard personnel to Los Angeles to address ongoing protests related to immigration enforcement [1]. - California Governor Newsom announced plans to sue the federal government over the deployment of the National Guard, indicating a significant conflict between state and federal authorities [1]. - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described the federal government's actions as a "dangerous escalation" that instills fear among local residents [1]. Group 2: Political Context and Implications - The conflicts in Los Angeles and other major cities are seen as a direct consequence of Trump's administration's aggressive immigration policies, which have intensified under his leadership [2][4]. - California, a stronghold for the Democratic Party, has historically opposed many of Trump's policies, making it a focal point for his administration's enforcement actions [3]. - The use of the National Guard and potential future deployment of federal military forces represent a significant shift in the relationship between state and federal governments, raising concerns about the implications for federalism in the U.S. [3]. Group 3: Societal Impact - The ongoing immigration enforcement actions are contributing to societal divisions, particularly as they disproportionately affect areas with high immigrant populations, such as Los Angeles [2][4]. - The Republican Party's stance on immigration reflects a broader concern about the declining status and influence of the white demographic in the U.S., leading to heightened tensions and conflicts within society [4].