Texas bill would allow lawsuits over shipping abortion pills
Republican lawmakers in Texas have opened a new front in their efforts to crack down on abortion, this time with a bill that would enable lawsuits targeting the mailing of pills.
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Texas House set to reconvene
The Texas House of Representatives is set to reconvene on Monday after Democratic lawmakers left the state last week to stop a vote on a new congressional map that could give Republicans five more seats. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for the removal of state Rep. Gene Wu from office over the protest. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more details.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 10, 2025.
7/6: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Weijia Jiang speaks with Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York and the director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, in the aftermath of President Trump's newly signed "big, beautiful bill." Meanwhile, search and rescue operations are ongoing in central Texas after devastating flash floods killed dozens.
Judge bars Beto O'Rourke's PAC from funding Texas Democrats in redistricting standoff
Texas AG Ken Paxton accused Beto O'Rourke's Powered by People of deceptive fundraising. O'Rourke vowed to keep fighting and plans a Fort Worth rally.
Texas redistricting battle heats up
Texas Democrats sparked controversy last week after fleeing the state in an effort to halt a congressional redistricting vote that would hand five House seats over to Republicans. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to expel the legislators if they didn't return, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to remove more than a dozen members from office.
Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
Texas GOP again fail to advance redistricting plan
Republican state lawmakers in Texas on Friday again failed to advance their controversial redistricting plan that would give them more seats in the U.S. House. Democrats fled the state in protest as the fight for control of Congress has spread to other states. Omar Villafranca has more from Dallas.
Redistricting now possible in several states
Texas lawmakers are continuing to feud over redistricting efforts in the Republican-led state. But Texas is not alone: Other states may redraw their congressional maps soon. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Lawmakers couldn't vote on redistricting plan
The Texas House was unable to reach quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers remain out of the state to block a vote on redistricting. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
Latest news on Texas Democrats who fled state
Officials in Texas are putting pressure on the Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a vote for congressional redistricting. CBS News Texas' Trevor Sochocki reports.
Democrats trying to bar DOGE workers from jobs
Several Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government. Political strategists Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
As Texas pushes plan to add 5 new GOP House seats, other states may follow
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Jasmine Crockett on Texas redistricting fight
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas fled the state in 2021 as a member of the Texas Legislature to block voting restrictions. Now she's in Congress as the Texas Legislature fights over congressional redistricting. Rep. Crockett joins "The Takeout" with her perspective on the battle.
Texas AG investigating Beto O'Rourke PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into a political action committee founded by Beto O'Rourke. CBS News Texas' Trevor Sochocki has the details.
FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who left state, Sen. John Cornyn says
Texas Republicans have been trying to bring the state Democratic lawmakers back in order to vote on their redistricting plan.
Cornyn on FBI help to locate Texas Democrats
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says the FBI has approved his request for assistance in locating the Texas state legislators who fled to block a vote on redistricting. CBS News Texas' Trevor Sochocki reports.
Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
History of gerrymandering in U.S. politics
What does Talleyrand have to do with Texas redistricting and the confrontation over it that's led to bomb threats, the specter of federal law enforcement manhunts, and possible expulsions? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Texas lawmakers discuss redistricting battle
The Texas redistricting confrontation spawned a bomb threat in Illinois on Wednesday, along with threats of a federal dragnet to bring the absent lawmakers back. Democratic Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson and Republican Texas State Rep. Brian Harrison join "The Takeout" to discuss the fight over the proposed congressional map.
Texas AG probes Beto O'Rourke's PAC over Democrats' walkout
Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.
Latest details on Texas redistricting battle
President Trump has threatened to involve the FBI in the Texas redistricting battle after Democratic legislators left the state in an attempt to stop the vote. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the White House.
Abbott sues to remove Democratic "ringleader" from office amid redistricting showdown
Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, the Democratic Caucus Chair, removed from office.
Project Stargate underway in Texas
One day after President Trump's inauguration, he announced Stargate, a partnership between some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence and a $500 billion bet on its future. Emily Chang, host and executive producer for Bloomberg Originals, gets a first look inside its construction.
Federal court upholds Texas voter ID law
A federal appeals court has upheld Texas' requirement that voters provide a driver's license or other identification number for their mail-in ballot to be counted. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Lance Trover join "The Takeout" with analysis.
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