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Texas Democrats leave state to stop GOP redistricting plan

Season 2025 Episode 216 | 3m 28s

Democrats from the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in order to block the passage of a new congressional map. The redistricting is a priority for President Trump, but critics call it gerrymandering and election-rigging. Stephanie Sy reports.

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