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In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for. The post In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate appeared first on The Texas…

The Texas Tribune

New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs

GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.

Texas Observer

GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District

The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.

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Texas’ proposed congressional map dismantles districts flagged by DOJ

The Department of Justice said four districts unconstitutionally combined Black and Hispanic voters, a charge the state disputes. If the proposed map passes, two will still be multiracial.

The Texas Tribune

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

Multiple Democratic members have been packed into blue districts in Austin, Dallas and Houston to make way for newly crafted Republican districts in those areas.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park, Stephen Colbert and Joy Behar

The White House is fighting back against what it calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” targeting satirical media and political talk shows.

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First 'The Late Show,' Now 'The View'? Here's Why White House Says Joy Behar's Show Can Be Taken Off-Air

After criticism of The Late Show, the White House has now taken aim at 'The View,' suggesting Joy Behar's talk show could be pulled off-air. The comments have stirred fierce debate over media bias and political free speech.

International Business Times UK

White House delivers threatening message to The View over Joy Behar’s latest Trump comments

Behar alleged the president was ‘jealous of Obama’ because he ‘is everything that [Trump] is not: Trim, smart, handsome, [and] happily married’

The Independent UK

128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes

Lacking support from party leaders, Rep. Al Green and progressives’ bid to launch punitive inquiry over ‘Midnight Hammer’ bombardment fails

The Independent UK

Army veteran joins anti-ICE protest in Dallas and ‘calls on conscience’ of fellow service members

‘We have a duty, a moral obligation to say no and resist,’ uniformed ex-soldier says at Texas demonstration, rebuking President Donald Trump for involving the military in domestic law enforcement

The Independent UK

Cynical Dems dismiss Trump impeachment

The opposition says Trump is a threat to the very foundation of the republic. But it's not acting like that

Salon

White Tennessee GOP rep calls Texas Democrat Al Green, 77, ‘boy’ in putdown on Christian podcast

Diana Harshbarger also implied that Texas Representative Al Green, 77, may have been hiding a gun in his cane as he protested during Donald Trump’s speech in Congress last month against reported planned cuts to Medicaid

The Independent UK

Murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen’s sister, Mayra, will run for censured Democrat Al Green’s seat

Vanessa Guillen’s sister said that she was inspired to run for office after watching Rep. Al Green get thrown out of President Donald Trump address last week

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Lauren Boebert slammed over ‘pimp cane’ insult directed at censured Democrat Al Green

The GOP firebrand was accused of ‘effortless racism’ over a perceived dig at the Deomcrat

The Guardian - US

Lauren Boebert accused of racism and ableism over her criticism of Al Green

Republican faces backlash for saying Democrat shook ‘his pimp cane’ at Trump during congressional address

Latin Times

Lauren Boebert Slammed Online After Mocking Censured Dem's 'Pimp Cane': 'Effortless Racism'

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert was slammed online after referring to the cane used by her Democratic colleague who was ejected from Trump's address as a "pimp cane"

Latin Times

Sister of Murdered Latina Soldier Looking to Run Against Democratic Representative Al Green

Mayra Guillén is the sister of Vanessa Guillén, a soldier murdered by a colleague at Fort Cavazos in Texas.

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Democrats Who Disrupted Trump's Speech Were Forced Into 'Come to Jesus' Meeting With Party Leaders After: Report

House Democratic leaders privately confronted members who disrupted President Donald Trump's address to Congress as they were asked to not make coverage about themselves

Roll Call

Photos of the week | February 28-March 6, 2025 - Roll Call

Ukraine, Mardi Gras, NOAA layoffs, and the longest presidential address to Congress in history were highlights of the week in Washington.

International Business Times

Who Were The 10 Democrats Who Voted To Censure Al Green — And Why?

Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington, introduced the resolution to censure Green, noting that Green's actions violated proper conduct in the House. The resolution passed mostly along party lines, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in support, while two lawmakers chose to vote "present."

The Guardian - US

Trump administration briefing: Trump changes tack on tariffs – again – as US plans to close consulates

Trump shelves Canada-Mexico tariffs; Musk says he is not to blame for mass firings of federal workers – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance

The Independent UK

Voters still unconvinced that Democrats have any plan to tackle Trump, new poll shows

Democrats appeared largely divided in their response to Trump’s congressional address this week

The Independent UK

Tim Walz is stumped when CNN asks him who leads the Democratic party

Governor who ran alongside Kamala Harris last year predicted his former running mate could one day lead the party

The Independent UK

House Democrats resume infighting after Trump speech humiliation

Analysis: Centrists Democrats break ranks to help Republicans concoct a controversy, John Bowden writes

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