Texas House passes controversial map, JD Vance heckled in DC: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 21, 2025

With Democrats back in Austin, Republicans approved their new redistricting map. The plan passed late Wednesday night, and now the political and legal battles begin. Plus, Hurricane Erin — now a Category 2 storm — lashes the Carolina coast with dangerous surf and flood warnings. Now, millions brace for the storm as it tracks north. And Vice President JD Vance faced a chorus of boos in Washington, D.C. However, he pressed ahead with his message, telling supporters he’s not backing down. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.