Local democrats’ efforts to stop Texas lawmakers’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional map have drawn tons of criticism, including from Democratic strategist Julian Epstein.
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Democratic strategist says party lacks ‘moral authority’ on Texas redistricting fight
Texas redistricting battle intensifies as Republicans push for five new seats and California considers emergency measures to counteract Republican gains.
Judge Blocks Beto’s Attempt To Funnel Cash To AWOL Texas Dems
A Texas judge has put a stop to former Rep. Beto O-Rourke’s (D-TX) attempt to funnel cash to the the fifty-odd state legislators who fled Read More
California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early November to place its own redistricting plan on a ballot measure before voters.
Lone Star State rivals for US Senate compete to wrangle runaway Democrats
Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a 2026 Texas Senate race, and a super PAC highlights the attorney general’s role in a redistricting battle with fleeing Democrats.
Fetterman joins fiscal hawks to sound alarm as national debt nears staggering $37T
Senators from both parties are alarmed over America’s debt crisis after Trump signed the “one big beautiful bill,” which the CBO expects to contribute trillions to the debt crisis.
Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from funding Texas Dems who fled to stop GOP redistricting vote
A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.
President Trump Removes IRS Commissioner, Makes Him Ambassador to Iceland
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has removed Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long from his role, replacing him temporarily with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. A Read More
Abbott Vows To Use ‘Every Tool’ To Round Up And Arrest Runaway Texas Dems
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott said that he is open to using “every tool” to go after the 50+ Democratic state representatives who fled the Read More
Morning Brief: Trump’s Financial EOs, Threatened Federal Takeover Of D.C., Divorce At 50-Year Low
President Trump signs executive orders to overhaul 401(k) investing and ban ideological “de-banking,” as India’s Prime Minister defies new U.S. tariffs. Amid a surge in Read More