Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map to gain five seats. They could end up with a net loss.

In Texas, Republicans redrawn the U.S. House map to secure five more seats, but initial results suggest they might actually end up losing a few. While they targeted several districts for flips, it looks like they'll only manage to convert one. This unexpected turn highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of gerrymandering, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of such political maneuvers in the long run.