Democrats return to Texas after walkout to block redistricting effort

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to dam a controversial redistricting effort ended their two-week standoff on Monday, permitting progress on a brand new electoral map backed by Republican President Donald Trump. Their return provides the Texas Home the quorum wanted to maneuver ahead with approving a map that provides 5 new congressional districts more likely to favour Republicans forward of the 2026 midterm elections.



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