Tag: Democratic lawmakers
Democratic Rep. Jon Rosenthal will run for Texas Railroad Commission
State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, announced Monday that he is running for a seat on the Texas Railroad…
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) â Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House for a meeting with…
Over 200 events expected across the country today to protest Trump-backed redistricting plans
At parks, coffee shops, churches and government buildings around the country, hundreds of people are expected to gather…
Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trumpâs âlawlessâ DC takeover
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a joint resolution aimed at ending what they call Trumpâs unlawful and unprecedented move…
âThe goal is to bully usâ
In May, the Arizona representative Yassamin Ansari toured a detention facility where immigrants rounded up as part of…
Beto O’Rourke responds to Texas AG’s threat to arrest him
âThey're clearly trying to silence me to stop any one of us who wants to fight back against…
Texas governor preparing to call second special session on redistricting by Friday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing to call a second special session to address redistricting if a quorum…
Texas redistricting fight with Democrats âcould last yearsâ, threatens Greg Abbott
Texas governor, Greg Abbott, has stepped up his war of words with Democratic lawmakers who have left the…
Paxton and Cornyn, facing off for Senate, use their official powers in Texas redistricting fight
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the man he is vying to unseat in next yearâs Republican primary,…
How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) â A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional maps sought by…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff
AUSTIN, Texas â Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to call âspecial session after special session after special sessionâ…
What the Texas Redistricting Fight Could Mean for the Midterms
As Texas lawmakers move to redraw the stateâs congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms, the effort is…