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Pack and crack: Trump-led Texas redistricting gambit ignites national race to control Congress

Pack and crack: Trump-led Texas redistricting gambit ignites national race to control Congress

Donald Trump is pulling hard on the levers of power to strengthen Republicans through redistricting in Texas and other states. The president's efforts have lit a fuse in multiple states, triggering a high-stakes tussle over election law that could up-end what is expected to be a fierce fight for control of the House of Representatives in 2026.

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August 13, 20257m 48sFULL

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Donald Trump is pulling hard on the levers of power to strengthen Republicans through redistricting in Texas and other states. The president's efforts have lit a fuse in multiple states, triggering a high-stakes tussle over election law that could up-end what is expected to be a fierce fight for control of the House of Representatives in 2026.