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The State of Division

A lengthy speech by President Donald Trump highlights the increasingly sharp polarization the nation faces.

Roll Call · Feb 25

Silence for Democrats but a spotlight for Epstein survivors at State of the Union

Democratic leaders have laid out options including not attending Trump's speech. But Epstein survivors are also central to their plans.

Roll Call · Feb 20

Amanda Edwards drops out of Houston race for 18th Congressional District

The Democrat's announcement comes a week after she lost to Christian Menefee in a special election runoff for the seat that had been vacant since the death of Sylvester Turner.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 9

Vacant for 11 months, one of Texas’ bluest congressional districts will pick new representative Saturday

Two Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turner’s term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 29

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 2

Epstein texts and yelling at Trump: US House’s year of censures

Lawmakers spent much of 2025 seeking to reprimand each other – here’s a look back at what sparked such outrage

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

House rejects second attempt to impeach Trump as Democrats vote ‘present’

The outcome suggests a notable shift in support for impeachment among House Democrats

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

"I hate it": Infuriated Democrats help GOP quash another Trump impeachment vote

"This is not a team effort," fumed one House Democrat. "It puts us in a difficult position."

Axios · Dec 11, 2025

"Enjoy your media cycle": Infighting erupts as more Democrats go rogue on impeachment

"You have to have a plan," said one senior House Democrat. "If you don't have that, then it's just a campaign email."

Axios · Dec 11, 2025

Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2025