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Not long after the Texas House and Senate both adjourned to close a special session, Governor Abbott called a second session.

Border Patrol agents conducted arrests outside of a press conference in which California Governor Gavin Newsom announced 2026 redistricting efforts.

California's Democratic legislature to reveal redistricting plans to counter Republican efforts in Texas as both parties battle for House control in 2026 midterms.

Congressional redistricting battle intensifies as California vows to counter Texas GOP maps while Democratic lawmakers end ...