Source: The Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Last month, the Texas state legislature began the unusual process of a mid-decade redistricting effort ahead of the 2026 midterms. In
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty In a move that stunned even members of his own party, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) abruptly ended legislative business early this week
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special legislative session this month, most assumed it would be focused on providing relief for those
Source: Eric Lee / Getty While Donald Trump prepared to sign what he’s calling his “Big, Beautiful Bill” on July 4th—complete with fireworks, fawning MAGA acolytes, and a
Source: Ray Tan / Getty Imagine being so racist that you decide to work on a federal holiday? That’s exactly what North Carolina’s state Senate did when they
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Texas lawmakers have taken a significant step toward the potential passage of Senate Bill 2, a measure that would create a statewide
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Texas lawmakers have taken a significant step toward the potential passage of Senate Bill 2, a measure that would create a statewide