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More Texas Democrats plan to spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fight

After fleeing the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts in order to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.
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Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed ...

Texas House Democrats end walkout by returning to Austin Monday

The national party is seeking to frame the quorum break as galvanizing event for Democrats. Texas Republicans are likely to ...

Where Trump is popular, Democrats look to a new crop of candidates to help win back the House

Democrats say these new recruits are uniquely suited to break through in districts where President Donald Trump’s popularity ...

If Democrats succeed in midterms, they're coming for Kristi Noem

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries promised that the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security would be among the first to face new probes.
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Texas House Democrats to "rip the slip" in solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier

Texas House Democrats are 'ripping the slip' to show solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier ahead of Wednesday's vote on ...

Texas House Democrats return to Austin as Republicans resume redistricting effort

The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.

Democrats release plan to boost party’s California US House seats

While a general notion behind drawing districts is to unite what’s called communities of interest — neighborhoods and cities ...