Hochul said that Republicans can “have at it” if the party manages to take control of the legislature in future years but that Democrats have a responsibility to use the power they have now. “This is a war. We are at war, and that’s why the gloves are off. And I say, ‘Bring it on,’” she said.

Texas lawmakers gathered in New York to blast Republicans’ redistricting proposal after more than 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state ahead of a scheduled legislative session on Monday. As the GOP seeks to redraw congressional maps and add as many as five congressional seats in their favor,