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The Daily Skimm, August 5th

Texas's Redistricting Plans Could Open Pandora's Box

Texas Republicans are moving quickly to redraw congressional maps to create five new GOP-favored districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, a move President Donald Trump backs to help maintain the House majority.

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