Iowa Rep @JDScholten shows Catelin Drey rally for Senate August 23 Two or three seat gain in Congress could be more realistic for Republicans here if special Hawkeye State election is gauge for 2026 vote in district Trump won by 11 points before Democrat wins there with same victory margin as president. more   Mealer and Mattress Mack make fun of state rep who breaks first from gates in district drawn for GOP where ex-U.S. rep with ties to Trump after prison term commute weighs race while incumbent Dem rules out bid for same seat but keeps options open on CD 18. more Rep. Briscoe Cain touts Congress bid on Fox Business on August 22   Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Gov. Greg Abbott at UH-Victoria shift August 22   Governor seeks to avoid trap that got Democrat's filibuster cancelled with email that offers backers opportunity to express their appreciation to him for role in redistricting with nothing on donations for campaign until the fine print. more State Sen. Carol Alvarado touts map filibuster with video August 22   Senators Sarah Eckhardt and Phil King square off on map August 22 Redistricting bill goes to governor in the middle of the night after Republicans block Dem colleague's plans to talk all night with time-honored tradition as Patrick lieutenant claims to be offended by fundraising link in email that he says may be illegal. more   Rep. Charlie Geren warns Rep. Nicole Collier on DNC restroom call Newsom beats Abbott to punch with signing of redistricting plan that gives Golden State lead that Texas Senate can erase with vote Friday or whenever Democrat Carol Alvarado filibuster ends as last remaining hurdle to plan that ignites national arms race. more   Congressional Republican who had falling out with Paxton seeks to replace him as state lawyer with shot for inside track in crowded field as maverick who might need to get back in Trump good graces after clashes to have chance to win. more U.S. Rep. Chip Roy enters Texas attorney general's race August 21   Texas Rep. Todd Hunter defends GOP redistricting plan August 20