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Tim Scott endorses Trump antagonist Susan Collins days after he slammed president’s ‘racist’ TruthSocial post

South Carolina Senator posts support for Susan Collins re-election campaign – generating further uproar among Trump loyalists

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Texas attorney general candidate says if he wins, he’d try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wu’s citizenship

Aaron Reitz, who is running for Texas attorney general, issued the threat after an interview of Wu was shared online of him discussing non-white voting strength.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Democrats raised record-breaking $2.2 million in 2025

The majority of the Democratic caucus’ haul came when the party broke quorum over the summer to delay the GOP-controlled Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional map.

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Real life villain, Greg Abbott, compares himself to Marvel hero because everything sucks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott got some comics fans riled up on Twitter today. On the social media platform, the politician used Grok to render a picture of himself as one of the Marvel X-Men characters. From there, things got weird.

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‘Sick and tired of this’: The Democratic party is done with playing by rules and taking pages out of Trump’s book

A new, more forceful strategy for the Democratic Party was on full display at the Democratic National Committee’s summer meeting. At the meeting, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Trump is a “dictator-in-chief” and his agenda is “fascism dressed in a red tie.” He was clear about the urgent…

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For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home

Democrats said the walkout inspired a national protest against GOP redistricting. But it also greased the path for other bills they oppose and unified Texas Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats tear ‘permission slips’ imposed by Republican house speaker

Lawmakers refuse to vacate house chamber in protest at surveillance after they left state over effort to redraw maps

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Texas Democrat remains locked in House chamber after refusing GOP law enforcement escort

Nicole Collier rejects Speaker Dustin Burrows’ pledge to return for Wednesday morning vote on Republican push to redraw state’s electoral map

The Independent UK

Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends

Texas Democrats return to Austin after a two week fight over GOP-drawn congressional maps

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed congressional map.

The Texas Tribune

Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map

In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats say they are prepared to return to state after two-week absence

Chair of the state’s house Democratic caucus said they will return once California submits new congressional map to offset losses in Texas

The Guardian - US

Dems Claim Victory In Texas Redistricting Clash: 'Killed This Corrupt Special Session'

Texas Democrats are set to return to the state after claiming victory over Republicans in the state's redistricting clash

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Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the state

The governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left Texas to delay a new congressional map.

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Urges Trump And Republicans To Drop Redistricting Push: 'Risking The Destabilization Of Our Democracy'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Trump to direct Republicans to drop their redistricting push, saying the president is "playing with fire."

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff

Gov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the governor’s authority to make the request.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Warns Dems He'll Keep Calling Special Sessions To Redistrict The State: 'They're Not Going To Come Back Until 2027 Or 2028'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he will call "special session after special session" if Democrats keep refusing to return to the state to give quorum to Republicans' redistricting push

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Paxton, Burrows ask Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the state

The attorney general is calling on the “full faith and credit” clause of the U.S. Constitution, which says states should typically honor each other’s judicial proceedings.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Abbott Says FBI Will Search For Dems Who Left The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push: 'Whatever State They May Be In'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the FBI will help his administration bring back Democrats who left the state to block the GOP's redistricting push

Latin Times

Texas Dems Seek Donations To Face Daily Fines For Leaving The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push

State House Democratic leader Gene Wu said the party is getting "a lot of small-dollar" donations to face the costs and fines associated with their initiative to block the GOP's redistricting push

The Texas Tribune

Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants them to reconsider.

The Texas Tribune

Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults

“Is Gene Wu back in China?” state Sen. Mayes Middleton, a Galveston Republican, posted on X on Monday — the first day the House did not reach a quorum due to the absent Democrats.

The Guardian - US

Texas Democrats receive bomb threat in escalating standoff over redistricting

Lawmakers had been sheltering in Illinois after denying Texas Republicans quorum for gerrymandering scheme

The Independent UK

America’s Most Wanted: Texas senator calls on FBI director Kash Patel to hunt down ‘fleeing’ Democrats

GOP accuses missing Texas Democrats of ‘bribery’ to justify rounding them up for blocking votes on gerrymandered congressional map

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