Final question on domestic policy on redistricting. President Trump is threatening to primary as you know all of the Indiana lawmakers who voted against his redistricting plan, the new map that would have benefited Republicans. Do you support Republicans trying to redraw maps mid decade.You know, it's it's this escalation on both sides. You know, both sides are doing it. And so, is one side going to sit quietly and not do it.You can argue who started it, but I do think this, and this is on the the negative ...

[Music] Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Kristen Welker in Washington where a new poll shows the president struggling on key issues as the White House grapples with its messaging on affordability as a looming healthc care premium spike threatens to magnify the issue for millions of Americans. And it all comes as the president was dealt a major rebuke by members of his own party complicating Republicans efforts to hold the House in next year's midterms.But we do begin with Republicans healthcare dilemma af ...

I want to bring in Simone Sanders Townsen, co-host of the week night on MS Now and former chief spokesperson for Vice President Harris. MS Now's Maya Eaggan is in Indianapolis. And MS Now senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin is in studio with me. So Lisa, I want to dig into this Texas court ruling because the lower court did a pretty exhaustive investigation and they determined that this redistricting effort was clearly based on race. The Supreme Court said no. I understand it's not necessarily unusual for the ...

We just saw the maps yesterday when they were released and the bill was filed. Uh I looked at my own district and how it's going to be impacted and it's going to be impacted pretty significantly. Uh and what most concerns me is that we have communities of interest.So in and around the first district that centers up in extreme northwest Indiana uh which has a tendency to track a little bit heavier with the Chicago marketplace. same time zone, a lot of uh a lot of crossber traffic for folks that that work in ...

So, the Supreme Court might just have the final say on Texas's rigged congressional map. On Friday, Samuel Alito Alito temporarily reinstated the jerrymandered map, which could give the GOP five more seats in next year's midterms. Last week, a panel of federal judges threw out the map on the grounds that it is likely unconstitutional.Moments ago, a deadline passed for the map's challengers, led by Elias Law Group, to file a response to the administrative stay. And speaking of deadlines, the court doesn't ha ...

I want to bring in Democratic Congressman Walking Castro from Texas. Congressman, good to see you. Let me get your reaction to this ruling.>> Well, I think Gene Woo is right. It vindicates why Texas Democrats uh held out and fought against this racial gerrymandering. And Governor Abbott is one of, if not the most corrupt governor in the United States of America.And this was part of that corruption which is trying to deny people their voting rights for Latinos, for African-Americans, but really harming all T ...

Political Landscape & Party Dynamics - The report suggests the deal signals to Trump that he should continue demanding concessions [1] - A critical minority of Democrats are perceived as not understanding the current political climate of non-rational negotiation [1] - The analysis emphasizes a shift from bipartisanship, with one party actively undermining the system [2] - The report highlights growing frustration among Democrats regarding the lack of aggressive opposition to Trump [3] - The analysis points to a growing number of Democrats, both inside and outside Washington, recognizing the need for a different approach [4] Democratic Party Response & Internal Conflicts - Democratic Senate candidates across the ideological spectrum opposed the deal [5] - The report mentions calls for new leadership within the Senate [6] - Grassroots group Indivisible will not endorse Senate candidates who don't call for new Democratic leadership [9] - The report downplays the narrative of Democratic infighting, emphasizing a broader movement for change [9][10] Republican Party Challenges & Internal Strife - The Republican party is described as being in disarray [15] - The MAGA movement is experiencing internal conflict over association with white supremacists [16] - Republicans face renewed scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein, potentially creating further division [17][18] - Election results indicate voters are dissatisfied with Trump's performance on key promises [20] External Factors & Political Momentum - Protests against the Trump administration continue [11] - Democrats are making gains in redistricting battles across several states [12][13][14]

Donald Trump's redistricting obsession, his aim to further tilt the electoral map in his favor ahead of the midterms hasn't exactly gone according to his plan. A devastating losses last week in California, where California voters approved a direct response to Texas with a new congressional map of their own. And in Virginia, where Democrats are threatening to do the very same thing.But as NBC News reports today, quote, "Two Republicans close to the White House say there are growing concerns in the party that ...

Redistricting and Gerrymandering - The report highlights a "gerrymandering arms race" driven by Donald Trump's influence on Republican-controlled states to redraw congressional maps in their favor [6] - Four Republican-controlled states (Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina) have already redrawn their maps at Trump's direction, potentially flipping nine seats to Republicans [3][4] - California Democrats responded by approving a measure (Prop 50) to redraw congressional districts, potentially flipping up to five seats to Democrats [1] - Republicans are attempting to solidify their voter base through redistricting, but this strategy could backfire if voters are angered by the party's actions [8][9] - The report mentions lawsuits filed by Republicans to stop California's redistricting efforts, with predictions of their failure [3][16][17][18] Election Integrity and Voter Turnout - The report suggests that high voter turnout in recent elections indicates an energized electorate standing up for democracy [12][13][15] - Concerns were raised about potential voter suppression tactics, such as monitoring election sites and the presence of ICE agents, but these did not materialize [19] - Voter ID was on the ballot in Maine and lost by 20 percentage points, indicating a rejection of this Republican-backed measure [15] Political Strategy and Future Elections - House Speaker Mike Johnson believes controlling the maps through redistricting is how Republicans will win [6] - Donald Trump initially blamed others for Republican losses but is expected to employ his full range of tactics, including claims of fraud, in the 2026 midterm elections [20][21][22][23] - The report emphasizes the need for Democratically controlled states to respond in kind to Republican gerrymandering efforts [5][10]

California’s vote on Tuesday to redraw its congressional maps marks an escalation of a protracted redistricting arms race, in which voters can expect an explosion of partisan gerrymandering before every election. https://t.co/vXOMETwjgH ...