California votes on redistricting plan that could have major impact on the midterms

Government Shutdown & SNAP Benefits - The government shutdown jeopardizes food benefits for 42 million Americans [1] - The President is defying a court order regarding SNAP benefits [2][3] - The President should clarify who he believes is unworthy of SNAP benefits, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 120万 (1.2 million) veterans [2] - Republicans control the ability to end the shutdown by engaging with House and Senate leadership [6] - Democrats are willing to discuss a path out of the shutdown, but Republicans must engage and address healthcare concerns [8][9] - Republicans cut 1800 亿 (180 billion) dollars from nutrition programs and 1 trillion dollars from Medicaid [10] Redistricting & Elections - California's Prop 50 is viewed as potentially good for Democratic chances in the midterms [12] - Republicans are already pursuing redistricting efforts in states like Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina [13] - Florida's governor also wants to redistrict the state [14] - California is putting the redistricting map to voters for approval, unlike other states [15]