当地时间9月28日，总台记者获悉，美国密苏里州州长基霍签署了明年中期选举选区重划方案，使其正 式成为州法。此前，该法案已于12日在密苏里州参议院获得通过。 责编：李磊、王瑞景 这一方案或有助于共和党候选人在该州中期选举8个选区中赢得7个，比共和党目前拥有的席位多一个。 美国总统特朗普之前呼吁密苏里州、印第安纳州和佛罗里达州重新划分选区，以增加共和党在明年中期 选举中获胜的概率，引发全国性选区重划活动。美国各州通常每10年在全国人口普查显示各州拥有多少 个众议院席位之后，在10年周期的初期重新绘制选区地图。（总台记者 张颖哲） ...

Core Viewpoint - The Missouri Senate approved a redistricting plan that may help Republican candidates win 7 out of 8 congressional districts in the upcoming midterm elections, increasing their current seat count by one [1] Group 1: Redistricting Plan - The Missouri Senate voted 21 to 11 in favor of the redistricting plan for the 2024 midterm elections [1] - The plan is expected to assist Republican candidates in gaining an additional seat in the House of Representatives [1] - Republican Governor Mike Parson is set to sign the redistricting plan into law [1] Group 2: Political Implications - The redistricting is aimed at preventing Democrats from reclaiming House seats in Missouri [1] - Democratic senators argue that the redistricting is illegal and violates the state constitution, which prohibits redistricting within a 10-year period [1] - Protests occurred at the state capitol, with thousands demanding a statewide vote on the redistricting proposal [1] Group 3: National Context - Former President Trump has called for redistricting in Missouri, Indiana, and Florida to enhance Republican chances in the midterm elections, sparking nationwide redistricting efforts [1] - Typically, states redraw district maps every 10 years following the national census to reflect changes in population and congressional seat allocation [1]

Group 1: Election Reform Initiatives - Trump plans to sign an executive order requiring voter ID before voting, marking an escalation in election rule reform ahead of the 2026 midterm elections [1] - He emphasizes that voter ID must be a necessary component of every ballot, with exceptions only for the seriously ill or active military [1] - Trump has been questioning election integrity since his 2020 loss, attributing it to mail-in ballots and voter fraud without evidence [1] Group 2: Voter ID Legislation and Controversies - 36 states have passed laws requiring or suggesting voter ID at polling stations, with Congress proposing to include voter ID requirements in federal law [3] - Critics argue that such laws may disenfranchise citizens, particularly minorities, low-income groups, and disabled voters, due to issues like name changes and lack of valid ID [3] - The Republican rationale for voter ID laws is to prevent non-citizen voting, despite studies showing such fraud is extremely rare, with a 2023 report indicating a non-citizen voting rate of less than 0.0003% [3] Group 3: Redistricting and Political Maneuvering - Trump's election reform agenda includes pushing for Republican-led redistricting, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott signing a law to redraw congressional district boundaries, potentially gaining five seats for Republicans [4] - This practice, known as gerrymandering, aims to solidify party advantages through unfair districting, exacerbating divisions in the U.S. electoral system [4] - The IMF warns that uncertainty in U.S. election rules may raise global market concerns about democratic stability, with the World Bank projecting a slowdown in global economic growth to 2.4% in 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflicts between President Trump and Democratic governors highlight the increasing partisan divide in the U.S. political landscape, particularly regarding law enforcement and federal funding issues [1][3][6]. Group 1: Conflicts and Responses - President Trump has proposed expanding the National Guard's deployment strategy to more Democratic-led cities, specifically targeting Chicago and Baltimore, which he labeled negatively [1][3]. - Democratic governors from Illinois, Maryland, and California have strongly opposed Trump's proposals, with Illinois Governor Pritzker showcasing a peaceful Chicago video as a rebuttal [3][4]. - Maryland Governor Moore criticized Trump's actions as unconstitutional, asserting they infringe on state rights [3][4]. Group 2: Legal and Political Maneuvering - The tensions have escalated to legal actions, with Democratic governors filing lawsuits against Trump's administration over various issues, including disaster aid and federal funding cuts [5][6]. - Trump's administration has faced backlash for its handling of federal disaster aid, particularly after the refusal to provide assistance for flooding in Maryland [5][6]. - The Democratic governors are also pushing back against Republican-led redistricting efforts, which they argue are designed to benefit the Republican Party [5][6]. Group 3: Increasing Partisan Divide - The partisan divide in the U.S. is becoming more pronounced, with a Gallup poll indicating a decline in the proportion of self-identified moderates from 43% in 1992 to 34% in 2024 [7]. - Pew Research Center findings show that 80% of American adults perceive a lack of consensus between Republican and Democratic supporters on major national issues, attributing this to differing interpretations of the same information [7].

Core Viewpoint - The redistricting battle in the U.S. is adding instability and high risks to the upcoming midterm elections, with Texas and California leading the charge in a national struggle that could reshape congressional control [1][4]. Group 1: Texas Redistricting - The Texas Senate passed a redistricting bill that could allow the Republican Party to gain five additional seats in the House of Representatives during the midterm elections [1][3]. - Governor Abbott expressed his intent to sign the bill, which he described as a significant opportunity for Texas voters to elect more Republican representatives [3]. - The redistricting efforts are seen as a political maneuver to maintain Republican control in Congress, with Trump urging for more Republican-leaning districts [3][7]. Group 2: Democratic Response - Texas Democrats attempted to block the redistricting bill by staging a walkout, which delayed the legislative process [4]. - Following the passage of the bill, Texas Democrats vowed to file a lawsuit against the new congressional map, claiming it undermines voting rights for Latino and African American communities [4][6]. - California's Democratic-controlled legislature responded by passing a package of bills to hold a special vote on redistricting, aiming to secure additional seats for Democrats in the midterms [5]. Group 3: National Implications - The redistricting conflict is part of a broader trend where both parties are engaging in redistricting battles across multiple states, with potential advantages for Republicans in states like Ohio and Florida [5][6]. - The practice of redistricting for partisan gain, known as "gerrymandering," has been a longstanding issue in U.S. politics, with modern data analysis tools exacerbating the situation [7]. - Historical patterns indicate that the party of the sitting president often loses seats in midterm elections, a trend that Trump aims to counteract through these redistricting efforts [6][7].

Core Points - The Texas House of Representatives passed a redistricting bill, making Texas the first state to do so, which could help the Republican Party gain seats in the House of Representatives for the 2026 midterm elections [1][3] - The new district map aims to merge several Democratic strongholds, reducing the number of districts controlled by Democrats and diluting their influence by incorporating conservative voters into these areas [1][3] - The bill requires coordination with a previously passed version in the Texas Senate and must be signed by Governor Greg Abbott to take effect, which is expected given Republican control [1][3] Political Reactions - Texas Democratic Representative John Bucy expressed deep concern over the bill, labeling it a "Trump map" designed to create more seats for Republicans, indicating a shift towards authoritarianism [2] - Following the bill's passage, Texas Democrats had previously attempted to block it by leaving the state, but they have since returned and are considering similar actions in California [3] Broader Implications - Currently, Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House with 219 seats to 212, and successful redistricting in Texas could further solidify their position ahead of the midterms [3] - Other Republican-led states like Ohio, Missouri, and Indiana may look to replicate Texas's redistricting strategy [3] - California's Democratic leadership plans to counteract the Texas redistricting by proposing a special vote to seek voter approval for their own redistricting efforts [3][5]

Group 1 - The Texas House of Representatives passed a redistricting bill aimed at increasing Republican seats in Congress for the 2026 midterm elections, with a vote of 88 in favor and 52 against [1] - The new district map combines several Democratic strongholds to reduce the number of districts controlled by Democrats and incorporates conservative voters into currently Democratic-held districts, potentially allowing Republicans to gain five congressional seats in Texas [1][3] - The bill must be reconciled with a previously passed version in the Texas Senate and requires the governor's signature to take effect, which is expected to proceed smoothly given Republican control [1] Group 2 - Texas Democrats may file a lawsuit against the new district map, claiming it violates provisions of the Voting Rights Act that protect minority voters [1] - The current composition of the House of Representatives shows Republicans holding a narrow majority with 219 seats to Democrats' 212 [3] - Republican efforts to replicate Texas's redistricting strategy are anticipated in other Republican-led states such as Ohio, Missouri, and Indiana [3] Group 3 - California Democrats, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, are planning a counterattack against the Texas redistricting efforts, proposing a special vote on November 4 to seek voter approval for redistricting [3] - Unlike Republican-led states, many Democratic-led states, including California, have redistricting powers held by nonpartisan commissions, making it more challenging to implement rapid redistricting changes [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's directive to initiate a new census that excludes undocumented individuals, which analysts believe is politically motivated to benefit the Republican Party in gaining more seats in the House of Representatives [1][3]. Group 1: Census and Political Implications - Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to conduct a new census based on current data, particularly using results from the 2024 presidential election [1]. - The U.S. Census, mandated by the Constitution, is conducted every ten years and aims to count every resident, regardless of immigration status [3]. - The results of the census are crucial for determining congressional districts and federal funding allocations, impacting healthcare, education, and infrastructure [3]. Group 2: Republican Strategy and Reapportionment - Trump is pushing for redistricting efforts in Texas and other states to secure Republican advantages in upcoming elections, particularly the 2026 midterms [4]. - The Republican Party is under pressure to redraw congressional districts in states like Texas, Florida, Missouri, and Ohio, where they hold a slim majority [4]. - There are predictions that demographic changes could lead to a shift of up to 12 congressional seats from Democratic-controlled states to Republican ones over the next decade [5]. Group 3: Legal and Operational Challenges - Experts warn that conducting an additional census could be time-consuming and costly, with the 2020 census costing nearly $14 billion [4]. - Legal challenges are anticipated if Congress attempts to authorize a new census, as it would require detailed data that the Census Bureau may not be able to provide [5]. - The ten-year census is considered a major federal task, and experts suggest that Trump's comments lack practical feasibility and detail [5].

Core Points - Texas Democratic lawmakers collectively absented themselves from a special session of the state House to block a Republican plan to redraw congressional districts, which could add seats favorable to the GOP and strengthen their control in Washington [1] - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested the arrest of absent lawmakers and has sought to remove Democratic leader Gene Wu from office, while the Republican Party has suspended the direct salary payments of absent lawmakers [1] - At least 51 Democratic lawmakers have traveled to states governed by Democrats, such as Illinois and New York, to prevent the vote on the redistricting plan, which aims to add five congressional seats favorable to the Republicans [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration has initiated a new census to exclude undocumented individuals, aiming to secure more congressional seats for the Republican Party in the upcoming elections [1][2]. Group 1: Census and Political Implications - President Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to conduct a new census based on current data, particularly utilizing information from the 2024 presidential election [1]. - The U.S. Constitution mandates a census every ten years, with the next one originally scheduled for 2030, which is crucial for determining congressional and state district allocations [1]. - The census results directly influence the distribution of federal funds for healthcare, education, housing, and transportation across states and localities [1]. Group 2: Republican Strategy and Legislative Actions - Due to a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, Trump has advocated for redistricting to ensure Republican dominance in the 2026 midterm elections, specifically targeting Texas for additional congressional seats [2]. - Recent actions by over 50 Democratic lawmakers in Texas to boycott legislative sessions have hindered the Republican-led House from advancing redistricting legislation [2]. - The Democratic National Committee has warned of retaliatory measures if Texas Republicans proceed with redistricting efforts [2].