If you're looking for the strongest and most effective push back on the Trump administration, it's coming from Democratic governors. Folks like Gavin Newsome of California, who has been leading the fight against Republican redistricting efforts ahead of next year's midterm elections. On Friday, the Justice Department announced they will join an existing lawsuit with California Republicans in an effort to block the state's new congressional redistricting plan, which voters overwhelmingly approved just last w ...

Trump administration sues California over its redistricting plan, months after a similar GOP-led effort in Texas met no resistance from the DOJhttps://t.co/aYLvcDN3nm ...

Trump administration sues California over its redistricting plan, months after a similar GOP-led effort in Texas met no resistance from the DOJhttps://t.co/lbVmwgyttM ...

Right now, the Senate is in a rare Saturday session, but with no votes planned yet to end the longest government shutdown in US history. Friday, Senate Democrats drastically scaled back their demands for ending the stalemate, saying they will agree to a one-year extension of expiring healthc care subsidies and open bipartisan negotiations before next year's open enrollment. Senate Majority Leader John Thun rejected that offer, saying Republicans won't negotiate on the subsidies until the government reopens. ...

Can you imagine being so weak in the presidential posture that you would be able to step forward and say publicly, I can't win. Right? That's what we're seeing right now out of this president. He's saying, "I need to jerrymander to win. " He's calling up Greg Abbott and saying, "I need you to jerrymander your state as much as possible. My ideas are failing.My economy is a disaster, and I need you to cheat as hard as you can. " He's having JD Vance fly back and forth from the Indianapolis airport like it's a ...

For better or for worse, it's not the sort of thing you can fake. There's no substitute, no alternative, no replacement. But without it, political parties of any and all stripes have learned again and again, perhaps some more recently than others, that without genuine grassroots enthusiasm, authentic excitement among the vast majority of your voters electorally, you are toast. So, you can understand why Democrats are starting to feel like they've got their mojo back today. The wind back in their sales thank ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s drive to redraw his state’s political map confirmed that the notion that redistricting only once a decade is a political relic https://t.co/fdRyrmOwb7 ...

Elections & Political Landscape - Democrats secured wins in key races, potentially indicating momentum for the upcoming midterms [1] - Zoron Manni, a 34-year-old Democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral election, signaling a shift towards progressive politics [1] - Mikey Sherah won the New Jersey gubernatorial race with 56% of the vote against Jack Citerelli's 43%, seen as a significant victory for Democrats [6] - Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the first woman to ever leave the Commonwealth, winning the Virginia gubernatorial race by 15+ percentage points [1][8] - California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50, a Democratic-drawn congressional map, potentially leading to a shift in congressional representation [1][21] Policy & Economic Implications - Mdani's platform includes raising taxes on millionaires in New York, proposing a 2% tax increase and matching New Jersey's corporate tax rate [1] - President Trump is calling for changes to the election system, including voter reform, voter ID, and no mail-in ballots [1][25] - The Supreme Court is hearing a case on the legality of President Trump's tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50% on imports [39] - The government shutdown reached 36 days, the longest on record, with potential disruptions at airports and uncertainty for federal food assistance programs [51][56][58] Social Issues - The White House is criticizing Mayor Elect Mani, alleging he is a "self-professed Jew hater" [29] - The Trump administration alleges that US forces carried out the 16th strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people [35]

And just a few minutes ago, I said to our daughters, "Your mom's going to be the governor of Virginia." >> And I can guarantee those words have never been spoken in Virginia ever before. I've spoken with thousands of you over this last year. I know your struggles. I know your hopes. I know your dreams.So, serving you is worth any tough fight I have to take on. And I am incredibly honored to be your next governor. >> Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.The future is in our hands, >> my friends. We ...

It's a win for the Democrats. NBC News can now project that voters have approved a ballot measure on redistricting that could boost Democrats in next year's midterm elections. It's the theme of the night.Voters turning out signaling they want change and they are not happy with the president's. ...