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Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 10h

Conservatives clinch longtime goal of booting Democrats from leadership ranks in Texas House

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 13h

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

Minnesota Supreme Court, House of Representatives

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

Minnesota Supreme Court Considers Whether It Should Intervene in Partisan Legislative Power Struggle

The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over control of the state House

Boise State Public Radio · 2h

Minnesota Supreme Court to rule on who's in control of state House of Representatives

The Minnesota Supreme Court could rule any day in a pair of cases that could uproot the power structure in the state House. Democrats had, until recently, controlled the entire state government.

Minneapolis Star Tribune on MSN · 12h

Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments on stalemate of power in House of Representatives

The disarray in the non-functioning Minnesota House of Representatives comes down to five words in the state Constitution: “A majority in each house,” state Solicitor General Liz Kramer told the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday.

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Democrats’ Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states

Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers elsewhere have tried ...

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House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

Democrats in the Minnesota House are boycotting the Capitol over a disagreement about the power Republicans should hold given ...

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White House asks Democratic members of federal privacy oversight board to quit

The Trump administration has asked the three Democratic members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, an ...

US Republicans Pressure Democrats With 'Born-alive' Abortion Bill

US House Republicans approved a bill on Thursday that would ensure medical care for infants born alive during abortion ...

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Two House Dems join GOP to ban biological males from girls' school sports

Two House Democrats have voted alongside Republican lawmakers to ban athletes born male from participating on girls' school sports teams. The Protection of Women and Girls In Sports Act ...

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Michigan Senate's Democratic Leader prepares to take legal action against House

The Michigan Senate adopted a resolution opening the door to legal action against the Michigan House over nine bills passed ...

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House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms

As Washington state grapples with an operating budget shortfall upwards of $16 billion through 2029, House Democrats are ...

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House Democrats rally against bill to ban transgender students in women’s sports

House Democrats are vocally opposing a bill to ban transgender participation in girls sports — a change from 2024, when GOP ...

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House Democrats Respond to Trump Administration Taking Its First Steps Toward Dismantling DEI

President Donald Trump slammed diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as “absolute nonsense” during an address to the World Economic Forum Thursday and hailed his administration's move to abolish ...

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Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway

House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans from ...

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Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

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