Trump’s Justice Department gave political cover for Gov. Greg Abbott to mingle gerrymandering with disaster relief.
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Texas Plays Cynical Racial Gerrymandering Game to Save House Majority for Trump Read Post »
To justify their brazen effort to redraw US House districts in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterms, state Republicans cited a Department of Justice letter alleging that four districts—all represented by Black or Latino Democrats—were “unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.” But on Tuesday, President Trump said the quiet part out loud, admitting that a “very simple redrawing” […]
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Blame John Roberts for Enabling Trump’s Massive Power Grab in Texas Read Post »
The state of Texas is currently mourning at least 120 lives lost due to horrific flooding in the Hill Country. But Texas Republicans appear focused on a different priority: re-gerrymandering their state to reduce Democrats’ chances of retaking the US House in 2026. After intense lobbying by the White House, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced […]
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The court’s choice to punt a key redistricting case signals trouble for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
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The Supreme Court Delayed a Ruling That Could Shape Voting Rights Across the US Read Post »
The plan aims to mitigate potential seat losses by Republicans in next year’s congressional races.
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Ahead of 2026 Midterms, Trump and Texas GOP Mull Possible Gerrymander Scheme Read Post »
Musk also has a financial stake in the election, as the state’s highest court could rule soon over regulations on Tesla.
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Musk Pours Millions Into Wisconsin Court Race to Protect Rigged Maps for GOP Read Post »
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