Texas Democrats Prepare to End Walkout Over Redistricting Dispute

Texas Democratic lawmakers, who had fled to Illinois to block a Republican-backed redistricting map, plan to return to Texas after the special legislative session ends on Friday, with the fight over the map likely to continue in court. The map could significantly impact control of Congress, favoring Republicans, but Democrats are also waiting for a counterproposal from California. Once enough Democrats return, the Republican-led map is expected to be adopted, potentially altering congressional districts.