Political Landscape - A bill will be signed that allows voters to determine their own maps, a first in US history [1] - The state aims to stand up against the "rule of dawn" [1] Geographic Focus - The discussion involves Texas [2]

Thank you, Mr. . Prom. Thank you, Mr.. Speaker. To all of the leaders that are assembled here today, thank you uh for an outstanding job. Thank you for your faith and devotion to this larger cause uh democracy that I think should unite all of us regardless of our political party and political stripes.Let me just uh briefly reinforce because I'm eager to sign u a bill that no other governor in uh US history has ever signed. A bill uh that will put the maps in front of the voters. We'll be the first state in ...

We want to get right to the Democratic Assemblyman of California, Mark Burman, before he heads out onto the floor. It's good to have you here, Assemblyman. You are in a race against time trying to get this passed by tomorrow.So, I wonder what conversations you've been having as you head into the debate and whether you see any obstacles that might stop this from happening. >> Yeah. Well, thanks for having me, Chris, and and thanks for the questions.And look, this is a fight that we didn't choose, and and fra ...

Redistricting and Political Maneuvering - The report highlights the Republican Party's efforts to redraw district maps in Texas to gain more seats in Congress, a move described as partisan gerrymandering [1][17] - Texas Democrats' actions, such as leaving the state to prevent a quorum, are portrayed as a fight to save democracy and raise national awareness [2][4][24] - California Democrats are responding to the Texas redistricting plan with their own redistricting plan, putting it on the ballot for voters [11] Threats to Democracy and Electoral Integrity - The report suggests that threats to democracy are real and happening across the country, with pro-democracy forces resisting [10] - Concerns are raised about potential actions by Donald Trump to influence future elections, including redistricting, limiting mail-in voting, or militarizing blue states [24][25] - The report emphasizes the asymmetry in political warfare, with Republicans changing the rules while Democrats largely adhere to norms [19] Legal and Ethical Concerns - A state representative in Texas was allegedly told she was committing a felony for being on a call with Democratic leaders [6][7] - The report references a Supreme Court ruling from 2019 that allows for partisan gerrymandering [16] - The report suggests that the balance of power between states and the federal government is being corrupted [22][23]

Ryan, tell me you're there, what you're seeing, what it feels like as this fight reaches its climax. >> Well, Chris, I'm not inside the capital yet. Thank you for bearing with me on on what's been a a hectic week.Um, uh, for all week it has felt very tense here. Um, in fact, just yesterday, we saw an evacuation at the Texas capital after a threat uh to to law enforcement and lawmakers lives. Uh the Department of Public Safety says that a a social media threat told people to go to the Capitol and shoot anybo ...

Joining us now is Colorado's Democratic Secretary of State, Jenna Griswald. She's running to be the state's attorney general in 2026 and has called this a quote direct attack on democracy. So, Secretary Griswald, your state's actually a great fact check on the president when he says mail ballots only elect Democrats.That's one of the complaints he's leveled. But Colorado has elected Republicans like Senator Corey Gardner as recently as 2014. So talk about what you're seeing in the president's renewed push h ...

President Trump trying to expand his powers over Washington DC. And we're going to show you some striking video on the reality and how people are trying to fight back. Some of this can be disturbing, but federal agents in this video obtained by Washington Post were clearly violently detaining a food delivery driver.This was over the weekend. And so local residents tried recording the incident and also doing something that you can do in a democracy, which is make sure people acting under the color of law are ...

and Jamie Rascin joins us now. He's the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. Congressman, it you know, you see the images of what's happening on the ground there in DC and then now there seems to be backtracking on whether the National Guard troops who are deployed will be armed.You know what. How is there any legal justification for this. Well, there's plainly no emergency.America saw a real emergency in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021. That's what a real emergency looks like, a an insurrect ...

Joining me now is someone who is no stranger to resistance, someone who's been standing up to Republicans and policies uh with which he disagrees for years now, the Democratic State Representative Justin Jones of Tennessee. Justin was one of two state lawmakers who were expelled and then reinstated to the state legislature over a gun control protest in 2023. Brother Jones, welcome back to the show. Nice to see you. >> Always good to be with you, brother. >> Let's talk about this. You you know this. You are ...

Political Landscape & Power Dynamics - The discussion revolves around the perceived overreach and intimidation tactics of the Trump administration, particularly concerning federal law enforcement presence and redistricting efforts [2][3][5] - California's response is framed as a necessary pushback against perceived authoritarian tendencies and attempts to rig the system, emphasizing accountability and balancing the scales [6] - The debate highlights the contrasting approaches to redistricting between Texas, where the Republican legislature is accused of partisan gerrymandering, and California, which claims to take its proposal to the voters [11] Redistricting & Voter Impact - The core issue is the redistricting fight, with concerns that both Republicans and Democrats engaging in such practices could negatively impact voters, especially moderate voters [8] - The action of redistricting mid-cycle is considered unprecedented and driven by the unpopularity of certain policies, suggesting an attempt to secure electoral advantage [8] - The potential impact of redistricting on specific districts is acknowledged, with a commitment to balancing Trump's actions around the country [9][10] Democratic Response & Strategy - The Democratic response involves a shift towards a more assertive stance, meeting "fire with fire" and refusing to back down from perceived intimidation [4][3] - The strategy includes using available power to push back against perceived abuses of power and hold those in power accountable [6] - The importance of standing up for democracy and the American public is emphasized as the driving force behind California's actions [3][9][11]