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Texas Redistricting Battle Rages; Gov. Newsom's 'Election Rigging' Measure; Trump Pushes PragerU

2025-08-15 Entertainment
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Roland S. Martin
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Political Battles Rage Over Texas Redistricting and GOP Tactics

Analyze why Texas Democrats are ending their quorum break while blue states mobilize; assess the high stakes of redistricting fights influencing national political power.

Short Summary

  • Top Texas Republicans plan to recess the special session briefly, immediately reconvening a new one to force the issue.
  • The Texas Legislative Black Caucus is fighting a proposed map that will eliminate two current Black congressional districts.
  • California Governor Newsom launched an initiative promising federal action to nullify any unfair maps passed in Texas.
  • Legal strategists debate whether returning to Austin compromises the ability to secure future injunctive relief in court.

This discussion orients the reader to the unfolding political conflict in Texas over deeply consequential racial gerrymandering. Panelists debate the merits of maintaining a prolonged quorum break against legal advice suggesting an early return aids court challenges. Understand the high-stakes calculation Democrats must make regarding immediate political optics versus long-term judicial impact.

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8.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Redistricting Battle Rages; Gov. Newsom's 'Election Rigging' Measure; Trump Pushes PragerU In Texas, the redistricting battle continues. Top state Republicans have announced they'll adjourn the current special legislative session early this Friday--only to immediately gavel in a brand new session that same day. We'll speak with several Texas state representatives about what's really going on and what's next. California Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a live press conference featuring multiple state officials to announce the launch of the Election Rigging Response Act--a proposed ballot measure aimed at countering Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas. Also tonight, Prosecutors in Florida have announced they will not pursue charges against the sheriff's deputy involved in the controversial arrest of William McNeil Jr. We'll break down what this decision means. Plus, outrage is growing over Donald Trump's replacement for PBS--a controversial animated video produced by PragerU. The video features a cartoon Christopher Columbus claiming "slavery was no big deal." And as Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, President Trump has signed a proclamation from the Oval Office, promising to "always defend Social Security" while touting a new tax cut for seniors. Uh huh... we've got a few thoughts on that. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjs (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@achris9311 2025-08-15

Roland is preaching today.

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@Wise_intelligent 2025-08-15

Hold! Don’t Fold!

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@FireCoyote 2025-08-15

Many don't understand because it's not personal yet

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@smooth4lifepinky151 2025-08-15

Roland S Martin, you most definitely make me way too proud to be BLACK!!!!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🤙🏾

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@gl0bal7474 2025-08-15

Roland is 100% today

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@Niayolonda777 2025-08-15

This is very personal! Fight back if not for you for your children! Get some backbone folks!

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@imanicapri 2025-08-15

I AM A PROUD MEMBER! Thank you Roland for all you and your team do and share!

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@LilacCalandra 2025-08-15

Uncle Ro, we appreciate and love your passion! If we stand for nothing, then we will fall for EVERYTHING. Most people are unable to see how our action now directly affect our future generations. 💪🏽❤️🖤💚

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@julieogriffith 2025-08-16

Good Morning to Roland Martin, Jolanda Jones and NOBODY ELSE THAT IS A TEXAS DEMOCRAT!!!!!!!

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@darylwashington6112 2025-08-15

Good afternoon everyone.

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