Apple News Today How Trump’s Texas power grab could change voting nationwide
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Aug 5, 2025 Texas is a battleground as lawmakers flee to stop a GOP redistricting power grab that could sway future elections. A deep dive into aggressive ICE tactics reveals shocking arrests, while the economic strain on Lesotho from trade tariffs highlights global ramifications. In other news, controversy surrounds Israel's attorney general amid corruption trials, and the U.S. faces health risks from smoky air due to Canadian wildfires. On a lighter note, mischievous monkeys in Bali have taken thievery to a new level, showcasing their cunning nature.
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Texas Redistricting Power Grab
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott pushes partisan redistricting to benefit Republicans for midterms.
- Supreme Court rulings limit federal oversight, enabling aggressive gerrymandering in states like Texas.
Democrats Flee Texas Legislature
- Over 50 Texas Democrats fled to Illinois and New York to block a redistricting vote.
- They face $500 daily fines and civil arrest warrants but say it protects their constituents.
Redistricting Fight Spreads Nationally
- Texas redistricting battle emboldens governors in other states to consider retaliatory map redraws.
- Such retaliations could radically distort election maps nationally with little federal or judicial recourse.