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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map
In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.
California is considering mid-cycle redistricting after the president's call for Texas to send "five more Republicans" to Congress.
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California’s Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit directly to the all-Republican state Supreme Court on Friday seeking to have 13 of the Democratic lawmakers immediately removed from office, or at least given a 48-hour warning that they must return or have their offices declared vacated.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats urged Republicans to stand down and avoid a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses.
A comment by Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is the latest barb in an escalating of war of words over the redrawing of congressional maps.