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Greg Abbott Moves to Rig Midterms Amid Texas Floods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

USA Today · 2d

Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.

The New Republic on MSN · 1d

Greg Abbott Moves to Rig the Midterms Amid Texas Floods

Governor Greg Abbot is trying to further gerrymander Texas while his state recovers from some of the deadliest flooding in its history. On Wednesday, Abbot told state lawmakers to begin the redistricting process as he positions Republicans to maintain control of the House in 2026.

Trump will visit Texas to survey flood damage

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 19h

Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

NBC News on MSN · 18h

Trump visits Texas as recovery efforts from deadly flood continue

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

Roll Call · 19h

Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

Mediaite on MSN1h

Scoop: Loomer’s Bondi Bombshell Tweet Came After Trump’s Air Force One Chat About Texas Shakeup

A Friday afternoon tweet from Laura Loomer may give a closer reading into the MAGA tea leaves than it appeared at first ...

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Trump endorses nearly every GOP state lawmaker in Texas. Here’s the backstory.

In a dramatic exercise of his coveted endorsement, Trump is backing all the Republican state lawmakers who voted for Gov.

'Running scared': Texas Democrat slams state GOP for considering redrawing congressional maps

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that tackling redrawing the state's congressional maps would be part of an ...

CBS Texas on MSN19h

Texas Republican Congresswoman on deadly flooding in Central Texas, Trump's "one big beautiful bill"

Republican Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne discusses the tragic flooding in Central Texas. She also tells Jack Fink about her vote for President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill." ...

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Will Ken Paxton's divorce be a turning point in the Texas Senate race?

WASHINGTON – The news of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce from his wife of 38 years may be a gift to at least one ...

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Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the ...

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GOP eyes redistricting in Ohio and Texas as it looks to bolster slim majority

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their ...

Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case

The order meant details in the case, which involves allegations of adultery, would not be public as the Texas attorney ...

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As Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the past

As Texas Republicans prepare to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, cautionary ...

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