Texas lawmakers have approved a new congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, aiming to flip five Democratic seats in next year’s midterms. Republicans say the plan boosts their chances while adding Hispanic-majority districts, but Democrats argue it deliberately weakens minority voting power and undermines democracy, Al Jazeera reported.

The measure now goes to the state Senate and Governor Greg Abbott, with Democrats vowing legal challenges. Similar redistricting battles are unfolding across other states as both parties fight for control of the narrowly divided US House.