State-watch Articles

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August 05, 2025

Texas becomes battleground for Democratic presidential hopefuls

A slew of potential Democratic presidential candidates are taking front-line positions in the battle over Texas and redistricting, a fight with huge...

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August 05, 2025

Texas Dems vow to continue battle after Abbott orders their arrests

Members of the Texas state House vowed to continue their fight against Republicans’ efforts to redraw the congressional district map after Gov. Greg...

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August 04, 2025

Texas Democrats face $500 daily fines: What to know 

Texas Democrats who fled their state on Sunday face $500 daily fines as they try to stall GOP efforts to redraw the Lone Star State’s congressional...

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August 04, 2025

Texas redistricting war escalates across the country

The decision by Texas Democrats to flee the state has ratcheted up tensions and started a new phase in the redistricting war around the country....

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August 04, 2025

Ex-NFL player convicted in Oklahoma of dog-fighting-related charges after 190 dogs seized

A former NFL player and Oklahoma native has been convicted of multiple federal charges months after officials seized 190 dogs from an alleged animal...

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August 04, 2025

Watch live: Texas Democrats, Hochul answer questions

Texas Democrats who fled the state over GOP efforts to redraw congressional maps are scheduled to answer reporters' questions with New York Gov....

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August 04, 2025

In redistricting fight, Dems hamstrung by commissions they championed

Democrats looking to keep up with the GOP’s push to redraw House lines are grappling with how to circumvent the same independent redistricting...

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August 04, 2025

Ex-football coach Derek Dooley challenges Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley launched a bid on Monday for the Republican nod to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next...

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August 04, 2025

Texas Democrats flee state in bid to stop GOP maps from advancing

Texas House Democrats announced on Sunday that they were leaving the state in a bid to stop Republicans from advancing House maps that would give the...

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August 04, 2025

Texas legislator James Talarico on Democratic walkout: 'It's time to fight back'

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) urged his party to "fight back" on Sunday as Democratic legislators left the Lone Star State....

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August 03, 2025

DNC chair says Democrats ‘absolutely’ ready to fight back against GOP redistricting

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said on Sunday that Democrats are “absolutely” well positioned to fight back against Republicans...

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August 03, 2025

Small earthquake shakes New Jersey and New York City

A magnitude-3 earthquake struck the New York City metropolitan area on Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS said the...

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