Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed that Republican backed red redistricting bill into law. It comes a week after the state legislature approved the hotly contested new congressional map after House Democratic lawmakers delayed that effort by leaving the state. The end result likely means that Republicans will pick up more seats in the 2026 midterms.Abbott saying on social media today that now Texas will be more red in Congress. ...

Political Landscape - Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a redistricting bill backed by President Trump [1] - The redistricting effort aims to secure more Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections [1] - Trump called for Texas to redraw its congressional map, seeking five more congressional seats for his party [1] - The new map intends to create 30 congressional districts that Trump carried by a double-digit margin in the last election [1]

Redistricting Controversy - The White House is targeting Indiana for redistricting after Texas, aiming to counteract potential midterm losses [1] - Some Indiana Republicans are opposing the redistricting effort, citing fairness and adherence to rules [1][2][5] - Redistricting in the middle of a decade is considered against the rules by some [2] - The current congressional representation in Indiana is 7 out of 9 seats held by Republicans, while Trump won the state with approximately 60% of the vote [1][6] - Concerns are raised that Republicans are aiming for 100% of congressional districts despite 40% of Indiana voters supporting the Democratic nominee [7] Political Hypocrisy and Power Dynamics - The situation is described as a power grab, not about fairness or representation [6][14] - Trump is encouraging redistricting by Republicans while threatening action against Democrats for similar efforts, highlighting hypocrisy [13][14][16] - The President is accused of disregarding rules and acting without accountability [17] Democratic Response and Strategy - There is a divide among Democrats regarding how to respond to Republican redistricting efforts [8][9] - Some Democrats advocate for holding the high ground and seeking bipartisan solutions [12] - Others believe Democrats must respond in kind to maintain competitiveness [8][15]

Democratic State Representative Matt Pierce of Indiana is joining us now. He serves as the assistant Democratic floor leader. Representative Pierce, good to have you here.Texas Republicans went along with President Trump's push, but there has now been some vocal opposition from Indiana Republicans to redistricting. They are set to visit the White House today, as we mentioned. What are you hearing from your Republican colleagues on this matter.>> Well, it's interesting. You know, former Governor Mitch Daniel ...

Trump Says DOJ Will Sue California ‘Pretty Soon’ Over Redistricting Proposal https://t.co/oCdz0f4vvd ...

Political Landscape - The GOP and Democrats are seeking an advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms through unusual mid-decade redistricting pushes in various states [1]

Political Landscape - Texas' redistricting plan has triggered a national partisan arms race [1] - The redistricting is reshaping the landscape for next year's midterm elections [1] - The redistricting is altering the parties' electoral calculations [1]

Here’s what you need to know about the unusual mid-decade redistricting pushes in various states as the GOP and Democrats look for an edge ahead of the 2026 midterms https://t.co/gtEMcAbRbE ...

The Texas Senate approved a redistricting plan at the behest of President Trump that sets up a race to redraw congressional maps in California to neutralize Republican gains https://t.co/e0IwsfZEqG ...

The Texas Senate approved a redistricting plan at the behest of President Trump that sets up a race to redraw congressional maps in California to neutralize Republican gains https://t.co/9McrfZqgli ...