Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027
Read full article: Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.
Texas’ next top lawyer: What does the attorney general do and how has Paxton remade the office?
Read full article: Texas’ next top lawyer: What does the attorney general do and how has Paxton remade the office?Texans will elect a new attorney general next year for the first time in over a decade. The office handles legal matters impacting everyday life and, currently, plays a leading role in the conservative movement.
With ACA subsidies set to expire, Texas Republicans in Congress remain hazy about path forward
Read full article: With ACA subsidies set to expire, Texas Republicans in Congress remain hazy about path forwardTexas’ entire House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse. They will be forced to vote on a three-year extension of the subsidies in January.
Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans
Read full article: Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plansSpeaker Mike Johnson has stayed on message that a Republican health care package will help all Americans and not just those on Affordable Care Act plans.
House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels
Read full article: House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartelsThe House has rejected a pair of resolutions that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels and the nation of Venezuela.
Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies
Read full article: Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidiesFour moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Fani Willis counterattacks as Republican Georgia senators question her Trump prosecution
Read full article: Fani Willis counterattacks as Republican Georgia senators question her Trump prosecutionFani Willis has counterattacked during a Wednesday Georgia state Senate committee questioning her prosecution of Donald Trump.
Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean
Read full article: Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the CaribbeanDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will not publicly release unedited video of a strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean.
In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson
Read full article: In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie JohnsonThe primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.
Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
Read full article: Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector schemeA Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump for their role in the 2020 fake elector scheme.
As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'
Read full article: As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have “fair maps” for Congress.
2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Read full article: 2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm electionA pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies during tense hearing
Read full article: Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies during tense hearingHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a contentious House committee hearing.
Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Read full article: Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioningMembers of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities.
Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Read full article: Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the stateIn a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election.
Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
Read full article: Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public voteOpponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump.
Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies
Read full article: Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidiesInitial new federal data shows the number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year.
Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race
Read full article: Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor raceSecretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Read full article: Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. SenateCrockett, a second-term congresswoman, has skyrocketed to fame through viral spats with Republicans, becoming one of her party’s most prolific fundraisers.
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Read full article: Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bidsHouston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continuesThe ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
Read full article: Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of itA special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering.
Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Read full article: Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 electionsFlorida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.
Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
Read full article: Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districtsA gerrymandering battle is spreading among states after President Donald Trump pushed for new U.S. House districts ahead of next year's elections.
Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Read full article: Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seatFederal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat.
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
Read full article: White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fixThe White House is circulating a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two more years.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress
Read full article: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from CongressRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, says she is resigning from Congress in January.
Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander
Read full article: Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymanderJudge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.
Which congressional map? Would-be candidates await final word on Texas election map as filing deadline draws near
Read full article: Which congressional map? Would-be candidates await final word on Texas election map as filing deadline draws nearRepublicans hope the U.S. Supreme Court will overrule a three-judge panel and bring the new map back into play, but the deadline for candidates to file is less than three weeks away, Dec. 8.
Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Read full article: Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health lawPresident Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections.
Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?
Read full article: Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?Both Democrats and Republicans alike readied for a unanimous House vote to pass a bill to force the release of the case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting
Read full article: Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swattingAn Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Read full article: In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein filesPresident Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
Read full article: Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defendersPresident Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep_ Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “Wacky Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms “if the right person runs.”.
Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push
Read full article: Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's pushThe leader of the Indiana state Senate, a Republican, has said that his chamber will no longer meet in December as planned to vote on redistricting, citing lack of support from his members.
U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donations
Read full article: U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donationsAllred’s comments at The Texas Tribune Festival marked the first time either leading Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate publicly criticized the other.
Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
Read full article: Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are waryNow that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
Read full article: Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of CongressThe Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas Republicans
Read full article: U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas RepublicansThe spending package includes a provision that will criminalize the sale of almost all consumable hemp products nationwide, restoring a similar ban to the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll showsA new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce.
Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes
Read full article: Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woesHundreds of families lost child care when certain programs weren’t funded earlier this month, and scores more may be affected if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Dec. 1.
Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz vote for funding deal to end government shutdown
Read full article: Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz vote for funding deal to end government shutdownIf approved by the House, the agreement would fund the government through the end of January, with certain agencies funded through September, including those that provide food assistance.
An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
Read full article: An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to themA legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
Read full article: Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the HouseThe Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.
“You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas
Read full article: “You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks TexasThe Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on a GOP effort to retain control of the U.S. House.
Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection
Read full article: Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelectionThe veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
Read full article: Senate Republicans vote down legislation to limit Trump’s ability to attack VenezuelaSenate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it
Read full article: Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap itThe president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it.
A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026
Read full article: A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.
Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter PollMost California voters didn’t like redrawing their congressional districts to favor Democrats, according to the AP Voter Poll.
The Latest: Trump promotes his economic agenda after Democratic election victories
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes his economic agenda after Democratic election victoriesA day after Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the president is in Miami to speak at a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements.
What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map
Read full article: What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House mapThe new congressional map approved by California voters marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat
Read full article: Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seatThe runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
Read full article: Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest everPresident Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
Maine voters reject new GOP-backed voter ID requirement while Texans approve citizenship proposal
Read full article: Maine voters reject new GOP-backed voter ID requirement while Texans approve citizenship proposalVoters in Maine and Texas have considered Republican-backed proposals that proponents say would safeguard elections, but opponents believe are intended to make voting more difficult.
Republicans seek to tap into Trump energy on eve of Election Day in New Jersey, Virginia
Read full article: Republicans seek to tap into Trump energy on eve of Election Day in New Jersey, VirginiaNew Jersey Republicans are trying to ride the coattails of President Donald Trump’s 2024 electoral momentum.
What's on the ballot in the first general election since Donald Trump became president
Read full article: What's on the ballot in the first general election since Donald Trump became presidentDonald Trump features prominently in state and local elections happening Tuesday, a year after he retook the White House.
Obama blasts Trump ahead of Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans keep it local
Read full article: Obama blasts Trump ahead of Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans keep it localFormer President Barack Obama is urging voters to use Tuesday's elections in Virginia and New Jersey to rebuke President Donald Trump and candidates loyal to him.
Ohio panel unveils proposed US House map that could help Republicans win more seats
Read full article: Ohio panel unveils proposed US House map that could help Republicans win more seatsOhio's Republican-led redistricting commission has unveiled a new U.S. House map that could give Republicans a chance to win two more seats in next year's elections.
Top Intel Democrat rips Trump administration over exclusion from boat strike briefing
Read full article: Top Intel Democrat rips Trump administration over exclusion from boat strike briefingA briefing held only for Republicans in Congress on U.S. military strikes is drawing a fierce rebuke from a key Democrat.
Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot
Read full article: Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballotMaine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare.
In a California GOP stronghold, voters are not happy with Newsom's plan to help Democrats
Read full article: In a California GOP stronghold, voters are not happy with Newsom's plan to help DemocratsConservative voters in Northern California are alarmed that a ballot measure designed to diminish Republican representation could pass in November.
The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.
Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown
Read full article: Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdownVice President JD Vance says that he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week as the Trump administration reconfigures funding in the second-longest government shutdown.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia legislature’s redistricting push
Read full article: Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia legislature’s redistricting pushAbigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, says that she doesn't oppose a push by the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in PennsylvaniaControl of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts.
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
Read full article: Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdownThe Pentagon has confirmed it's accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown.
Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump's redistricting push
Read full article: Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump's redistricting pushDemocrats in Virginia are joining the national redistricting battle over U.S. House seats.
What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East Wing
Read full article: What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East WingMembers of Congress are divided largely along party lines on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that President Donald Trump wants to build.
Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
Read full article: Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdownThe Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.
How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw
Read full article: How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redrawThe 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.
North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
Read full article: North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seatNorth Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump.
New Jersey Republicans ask for federal monitors in critical county ahead of governor's election
Read full article: New Jersey Republicans ask for federal monitors in critical county ahead of governor's electionNew Jersey Republicans have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to send election monitors to oversee the handling of mail ballots in a county that is key to the state’s Nov. 4 governor’s race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump
Read full article: Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for TrumpDemocrats have rallied against a proposed U.S. House map by North Carolina Republicans in Raleigh.