Voting Rights Act & Supreme Court - The Supreme Court appears inclined to limit civil rights groups' ability to challenge state maps under the Voting Rights Act [1] - Justice Kavanaugh suggests restrictions on race-based remedies for redistricting violations, advocating for an endpoint to such measures [2] - The Supreme Court unusually reheard a Louisiana redistricting case, signaling a broader review of Voting Rights Act compliance and potential constitutional conflicts [8][9] - Key justices, including Kavanaugh and Roberts, may be reconsidering their previous support for the Voting Rights Act, influenced by skepticism towards race-based remedies [11][12] Redistricting & Political Impact - A redistricting "arms race" is underway, with multiple states considering new maps, potentially influenced by presidential urging to create more Republican-leaning seats [2][3] - Overturning Section Two could lead to as many as 27 seats being drawn as safe Republican seats, potentially reshaping legislatures and congressional representation [15] - Aggressive gerrymandering could backfire, leading to competitive districts and voter backlash against perceived political manipulation [17] - Louisiana has requested a ruling by January to potentially redraw maps for the 2026 midterm elections, potentially prompting other states to follow suit [19]

So yesterday, the New York Times was first to report that Trump's Justice Department has instructed US attorneys across the country to go after yet another of Trump's perceived enemies. This time, it's liberal mega donor George Soros. >> We're going to look into Soros because I think it's a RICO case against him.>> I've been speaking to the attorney general about bringing RICO against some of the people that you've been reading about that have been putting up millions and millions of dollars for agitation. ...

Donald Trump's deeply unpopular agenda means that Republicans run the risk of losing control of Congress in the midterms next year. So, he's decided that the road to victory will be paved with gerrymandering. We've watched the first round of this battle take place in Texas, where Republicans successfully redrrew congressional maps to allow them to pick up five additional seats.Now, with the help of Republicans in Missouri, Donald Trump is pushing this plan a step further. On Friday, in a 21-11 vote, the Mis ...

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Economic Impact of Trade and Tariff Policies - Trade wars and random tariff policies are impacting jobs and prices, affecting everyday consumers and businesses [2][3][4] - Tariff policies are increasing unpredictability and raising prices for American consumers [4] Public Safety and Federal Support - The Governor accepts federal support for law enforcement but notes cuts to FBI, ATF, and violence prevention programs in the President's proposed budget [5][6] - Baltimore's assaults with deadly weapons decreased by 10%, while DC's increased by 8% during a similar period, without mobilizing the National Guard [7] - The National Guard's activities in DC included spreading 744 cubic yards of mulch, collecting 886 bags of trash, and painting 270 feet of fence [11] Vaccine Policy - Maryland will maintain its vaccine policies from December 31st of last year, ensuring vaccine availability and safety, and not giving in to conspiracy theories [14] Redistricting - All options are on the table regarding redistricting in Maryland [17] - Less than 10% of all congressional districts are competitive [19]

Core Argument - The core issue is the disconnect between citizens and their government, stemming from the fixed size of the House of Representatives [1][2][3] - The proposal is to uncap the House of Representatives and return to a system where its size expands with the population, aiming for a ratio of one representative per 400,000 people [16][17] Historical Context & Problem Definition - The House of Representatives was originally designed to be the "people's house," providing access to power for the average citizen [5][6] - For 120 years, the House expanded with the population, but a hard cap of 435 members was established in 1930 [7][9] - In 1930, one member of Congress represented just under 300,000 people; now, it's one member for every 800,000 citizens [9] - This increase in constituency size leads to representatives focusing on factions and special interests rather than the broader community [12][13][14] - Large congressional districts contribute to voter disengagement and a shift of power to the executive branch [14][15] Proposed Solution & Expected Outcomes - Uncapping the House would lead to approximately 881 members of Congress, based on a ratio of 400,000 people per representative [19] - A smaller playing field would foster more diverse membership in Congress, including third-party representation and diversity of political thought [20][21] - Expanding the House would mitigate the electoral college dilemma, reducing the disparity in voting power between states like Wyoming and California from 6:1 to 25:1 [22][23][24][25][26] - With 881 pieces, gerrymandering would become more difficult to execute, promoting fairer representation [27][28][29]

Gerrymandering is only one of the threats to the 2026 midterms, writes @RonBrownstein. The real danger is more ominous (via @opinion) https://t.co/bqOCVdVNgD ...

Political Landscape & Gerrymandering - Indiana Republicans met with Donald Trump at the White House regarding gerrymandering efforts to maintain Republican control of the House [1] - The focus of gerrymandering is likely to target one seat in northwestern Indiana currently held by Democratic Congressman Frank Murvan [1] - Locals protested these gerrymandering efforts at the state house in Indianapolis [2] Economic Impact & Bipartisan Efforts - The American Rescue Plan brought hundreds of millions to billions of dollars to Indiana, which were used for economic development [4] - Congressman Murvan worked with Senator Young on the Chips and Science Act, leading to a semiconductor manufacturer (SK Heinik) at Purdue West Lafayette [5] - This semiconductor manufacturer will help the auto industry and STEM education [5][6] - Congressman Murvan highlights his bipartisan work on projects like a commuter rail system, creating jobs for Teamsters and electricians [7] Potential Consequences of a Monolithic Government - The state could lose benefits from bipartisan efforts if it becomes 100% Republican [4] - The current administration is putting financial pressure on state lawmakers and threatening them with primaries to achieve its goals [3] - It is short-term thinking to believe a straight red state in Congress will remain in the majority forever [7]

Fresh off a pressure campaign against Texas Republicans who complied and redrrew their maps today. Donald Trump hosted Republican lawmakers from Indiana, Indiana appears to be the next target in the Trump administration's very transparent but shameless power grab to shield Republicans from being accountable to the will of voters in the 2026 midterm elections. But there's some new polling from Indiana that has a bit of a warning light for state Republicans there. Politico reports this quote, "52% of register ...

Political Competition & Gerrymandering - Gerrymandering reduces political competition [1] - The practice of gerrymandering is worsening over time [1] - Incumbents desire safer seats, hindering congressional action to limit gerrymandering [1] - Voter rebellion is necessary to stop gerrymandering [1]