These states may try redrawing congressional maps in response to, or in support of, Texas
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Texas Democrats announce plan to return after leaving state in redistricting clash
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Trump says Fed chair search down to ‘three or four’ candidates, with announcement coming ‘a little bit early'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.
Newsom unveils plan for redistricting California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Illinois court will not enforce Texas arrests warrants against House Democrats
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
Latest on Texas dems & hearing on THC bill
The Quorum break at the Texas Capitol continued on Wednesday, but Texas Democrats may be ready to bring their redistricting fight back to Austin. Also, a committee hearing took place on the THC bill
The Quorum break at the Texas Capitol continued on Wednesday, but Texas Democrats may be ready to bring their redistricting fight back to Austin. Also, a committee hearing took place on the THC bill
Texas Supreme Court will take weeks to review request to expel Democrats who left state
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
Texas quorum break: Second special session to be called if Dems don't return on Friday
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol.
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol.
No quorum again on Tuesday
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol. If the walkout by Texas Democrats holds, Gov. Greg Abbott says he will immediately call state lawmakers back for a second special session.
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol. If the walkout by Texas Democrats holds, Gov. Greg Abbott says he will immediately call state lawmakers back for a second special session.
YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Trump's tax law will benefit the rich at the cost of the poor, CBO analysis finds
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
Gov. Abbott will call special sessions until Texas Democrats return
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.
Texas quorum break: New financial punishment announced for missing Democrats
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout.
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout.
Texas House still doesn't have a quorum
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout, which includes the creation of a tip line to report the whereabouts of the missing lawmakers.
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout, which includes the creation of a tip line to report the whereabouts of the missing lawmakers.
Epstein files latest: Judge denies request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Trump and Putin to meet this week in bid to end Russia-Ukraine war
The upcoming talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin comes after Trump recently enforced a deadline for Russia to end its war with Ukraine.
The upcoming talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin comes after Trump recently enforced a deadline for Russia to end its war with Ukraine.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
AG Paxton calls on California to aid Texas in arresting House Democrats that left the state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a California court to recognize civil warrants issued in Texas calling for the arrest and return of House Democrats that left the state to break quorum and prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a California court to recognize civil warrants issued in Texas calling for the arrest and return of House Democrats that left the state to break quorum and prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.