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Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “swiftly” sign into law — are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

CNN on MSN · 22h

Texas Republicans approve new congressional maps as partisan redistricting race escalates

The Texas Senate on Saturday approved new congressional maps drawn to help Republicans win as many as five more House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

CBS News on MSN · 21h

Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill after Texas Senate passage

The mid-decade map redraw adds five Republican-leaning districts and sets up a legal showdown over minority representation.

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Reuters on MSN · 1d

What to know about the legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California

Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President Donald Trump, seeking to preserve his Republican Party's slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2026 midterm elections.

Wall Street Journal · 11m

Texas vs. California vs. Your State? What’s Next in the Redistricting Fight

President Trump’s successful push for Texas Republicans to redraw their congressional map is igniting what could grow into a nationwide redistricting war, as the GOP and Democrats look to squeeze out extra House seats ahead of the closely fought midterm elections.

CBS News · 13h

Texas Republicans take victory lap after redistricting vote, Democrats vow to fight back

Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map,

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Ted Cruz endorses Chip Roy for Texas attorney general: 'No one better'

Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Rep. Chip Roy after the conservative congressman announced his candidacy to become the Lone Star ...

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Texas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim ...

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Guardians hammered by Texas, 10-0: Was this a season-defining loss on a season-defining trip?

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025, 9:29 p.m. ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s impossible to say when a season will be defined. It could be in the ...

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Two suspects allegedly impersonating police killed by Texas homeowner

The suspects' ski masks, lack of marked police vehicles, and absence of emergency lighting contradicted standard police ...

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Texas Democrats prepare final show of resistance against Republican-backed redrawn maps

Texas Democrats are preparing their final show of resistance against a mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map.

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Paxton lead narrows in Texas GOP Senate fight as Cornyn allies flood the airwaves

Allies of Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) are unleashing millions of dollars in ad money for radio and TV, an influx that appears to ...

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Projecting Ohio State football’s starting offense against Texas

Ohio State came into fall camp with a few interesting offensive position battles, and most of them have been decided. But ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Texas Senate fast tracks THC ban, flood prep and bathroom restrictions for transgender people

Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills ...

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