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Gavin Newsom Gets Into War of Words With Ted Cruz Over Texas Democrats
The California governor clashed with the Texas senator as the Lone Star State's redistricting conflict continues.
Texas AG says he's filed suit to remove 13 absent state Democrats from office in redistricting fight
Texas Democrats geared up for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward ...
August 8, 2025: Texas AG sues to remove Democratic lawmakers who remain absent from legislature
The Texas House again failed to reach a quorum today as Democrats continue their standoff in their bid to block Republicans’ ...
Texas Democrats fled the state to oppose GOP redistricting. Why this one stayed behind.
Texas state Rep. Richard Peña Raymond battled a Republican redistricting plan in 2003. He's doing it again this year but ...
Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosts Texas Democrats protesting Republican redistricting effort
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.
Finances weigh on Texas Democrats as costs of their quorum break add up
The legislators who fled the state face a daily fine, but they have also left behind their day jobs in Texas to grind the ...
Texas attorney general sues to remove 13 absent Democrats from office
During a brief session Friday, state House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) announced the chamber did not have enough members ...
California’s Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have appeared shoulder-to-shoulder with Texas Democratic ...
Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from providing financial support to Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting
The ruling could deal a significant financial blow to the state Democratic lawmakers who are facing financial penalties and ...