The dispute could reach a crescendo this week or next. Democrats in California aim to begin adopting their plan next week by scheduling a ballot measure that will allow voters to

Democratic lawmakers in Texas once again thwarted the Republican redistricting effort in the state when the Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Monday.

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid reports they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that could end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.