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Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play
The rivalry tugging at the nation’s political balance is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.
Report: About 100,000 Californians move to Texas every year
Despite a popular Texas phrase, “Don’t California my Texas,” and a song about the phenomenon, Californians are increasingly ...
Some swing district Republicans object to Texas redistricting plan as Democrats threaten to retaliate
Two GOP lawmakers say they'll offer bills to curtail gerrymandering. They could be in the line of fire if Democrats in states ...
California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin
California Democrats are considering new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the ...
Trump: Democrat States Are Much More Gerrymandered Than Texas
President Trump commented on the redistricting battle in Texas, saying Democrat-controlled states like Massachusetts and ...
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JD Vance called California’s congressional map ‘outrageous.’ It’s not an outlier
"The gerrymander in California is outrageous," Vance posted July 30 on X. "Of their 52 congressional districts, 9 of them are Republican. That means 17 percent of their delegation is Republican when ...
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When it comes to state rules, some Texas politicians have decided they like it California-style
Texas politicians have made California a punching bag whenever possible, touting the Lone Star State’s climate of fewer ...
Dallas, Fort Worth rank high for Californians moving to Texas, list says
In a dramatic population shift, Dallas and Fort Worth are among the top Texas cities attracting nearly 100,000 Californians ...