💨 Abstract

The article discusses a political standoff in Texas, where House Democrats have fled the state to block Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps, a process known as redistricting. This move aims to prevent Texas Republicans from gaining more winnable seats before the 2026 midterm elections. The Democrats, primarily in Illinois, New York, and California, have halted the legislative process by depriving the chamber of a quorum.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff