Texas Fires First Shot: Maps Redrawn for GOP Gain
Texas didn’t wait. On August 20, 2025, Republicans in the Texas House passed a new congressional map—smack in the middle of the redistricting cycle. Their goal? Flip five seats red ahead of
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Tommy Wilshire is a political correspondent and columnist known for his sharp analysis and no-nonsense reporting style. Covering everything from global power shifts to grassroots U.S. political movements, he brings clarity to the chaos of modern politics.

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