Texas and California joust for political advantage

Trump, Democrats turn rivals into proxies in power struggle

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections, setting up a national proxy war as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress…

President Trump's redistricting fight could broaden and last a while with Texas and California as epicenters

AUSTIN, Texas — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead of the 2026...

Texas, Calif. joust for political advantage with Trump's agenda, House majority in play

AUSTIN, Texas — The nation's two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump's agenda at the…

Texas, California joust for 2026 congressional power ...

Texas and California joust for political advantage

The rivalry is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections, with both parties angling to gain ground in Washington.

Texas and California battle over political advantage - The Sacramento Observer

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump’s agenda at the midpoint of his second term. In Texas, Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by Trump t…