Trump requested that Texas Governor Greg Abbott order a new round of redistricting in an effort to protect the Republican House majority. 

Texas’ newest redistricting effort came at President Trump’s request, and several Democrat-led states are considering following suit.

This comes as FEMA faces criticism over its handling of the Texas floods and denying funding to several states that faced similar disasters. 

The order relaunches the Environmental Justice Screening tool and forms a council focused on environmental justice training for state employees.

Governor Jeff Landry renamed the Louisiana National Guard training center after a man who enslaved Black people.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the redistricting maps despite the fact the state is still recovering from devastating floods.

Applications for Tennessee’s school voucher program seem designed to favor those who already have kids in private school as opposed to expanding access for Black, brown, and low-income families.

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Black voters are being blamed for low turnout as Louisiana elected Jeff Landry governor, but critics say state Democrats didn't help, either.

McClellan, a Democrat serving in the Virginia General Assembly for over 14 years, will be the first Black woman to serve as governor in the United States if she is elected in November.

Black Lives Matter activists and other prominent Black political leaders want to ensure that the Senate includes a Black woman representative as Harris transitions to her role of Vice President.

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Mayor Andrew Gillum is saying what everyone needs to hear.