Texas Democrats sound alarm over GOP redistricting push

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Republicans can only afford to lose three seats in the House in next year's election, or they will lose control of the body. The president's party traditionally loses more than 20. To improve the odds, President Trump has been pressuring Texas Republicans to redraw congressional district maps to help the party win more seats in the midterm elections.

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Texas Republicans are considering redrawing congressional district maps to improve their chances in the next election. 12s
Democrats, including Beto O'Rourke, have rallied against the move, calling it a power grab. 25s
The proposed redistricting is taking place outside the usual 10-year census cycle. 50s
Experts warn that redrawing maps can have unpredictable effects and is not without risk for either party. 2m 0s
The Justice Department has raised concerns that some current district maps may be unconstitutional due to racial considerations. 2m 27s