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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 · 1d

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 visits Texas flood zone

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

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

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Texas lawmakers on Friday defended the federal government’s response to the deadly July Fourth flooding in Central Texas, claiming that aid was quickly dispatched to reeling communities after the floodwaters swept through.

NBC News on MSN · 5h

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.

The New York Times · 6h

Trump Visits Texas Flood Sites: ‘Hell of a Situation, Isn’t It?’

Mr. Trump and Melania Trump met with victims’ families and viewed some of the aftermath of last weekend’s flooding.

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'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 MSN6h

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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Senate GOP campaign arm hits Paxton over divorce filing

The Senate GOP’s campaign committee swung at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Thursday after news broke that his wife ...

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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.

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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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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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Jasmine Crockett's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Primary—Poll

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for ...

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Who is Ken Paxton? Texas Attorney General's wife files for divorce

Ken Paxton blamed "political attacks” for divorce filing. Here's what to know about the Texas politician who has faced ...

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