CNN US military sends warships, aircraft to TexasCNNAir Force and Navy helicopters began flying rescue missions in Texas on Monday night, according to a US defense official, marking the first use of active duty military assets in the hurricane rescue efforts. The helicopters used included six Navy MH …and more » us politics – Google News
Read More...Texas Tribune Primary race to challenge US Rep. Will Hurd draws two more DemocratsTexas TribuneThe race for Texas' most competitive congressional district is drawing two more Democrats. Jay Hulings, a former federal prosecutor from San Antonio, said Sunday he could no wait no longer to launch a challenge to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes … us democrats – Google News
Read More...US court strikes down two Republican-drawn Texas congressional districtsReutersAUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A U.S. court struck down two Republican-drawn U.S. congressional districts in Texas on Tuesday, saying they were discriminatory and ordering a remedy ahead of elections in 2018, court papers showed. In the case that has been …and more » us republicans – Google News
Read More...Holder sues Texas to stop voter ID law, congressional mapsWashington TimesSeparately, Mr. Holder announced the federal government is joining another case seeking to overturn the lines the state drew for U.S. Congress and state House districts, saying those, too, were drawn in order to deny minorities their voting rights. Sen.Justice Department challenges Texas' voter ID lawYour Houston NewsFederal government to sue Texas over voter ID lawKXAN.comall 130 news articles » us congress – Google News
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