Trump’s plan to win the House just took a big step forward |
Texas House Democratic Caucus chair Gene Wu reacts while listening during a House meeting in the State Capitol on August 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Welcome to The Logoff: Texas is forging ahead with its plan to add five Republican seats to its congressional map at the behest of President Donald Trump, in preparation for what is likely to be a difficult midterm election for the party next year.
What just happened? On Wednesday, the Texas House approved a mid-decade redistricting plan that will even more aggressively........