The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week in a case that could disenfranchise voters even more than the current Republican redistricting frenzy. The case is just the latest in a series of attacks on the Voting Rights Act, which is known as one of the crown jewels of the Civil Rights Movement. The case, Louisiana versus Cala, challenges a congressional map that Louisiana adopted in 2024 to comply with the Voting Rights Act. That map created two majority black districts. Now, it's hard to see ...

Redistricting efforts have the potential to change the balance of power in the US House. Here's what to know https://t.co/PpJVXrKgOW ...

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. ...

Former transportation secretary Pete Buddha Judge rallied against redistricting in his home state of Indiana last night as pressure grows on Republican state lawmakers to redraw congressional maps there. Buddha Judge, who's the former Democratic mayor of Southbend, Indiana, and a potential candidate in the 2028 presidential election, accused GOP lawmakers of cheating as the proposed maps would likely eliminate Democratic seats in the US House of Representatives. They are being pressured to change the rules ...

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 ...

International Relations & Geopolitics - US President Trump criticized Israel for unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a US ally mediating Gaza peace negotiations, jeopardizing hostage negotiations [1][2][4][6] - The US is pushing a new ceasefire proposal that Israel agreed to, while Hamas expressed skepticism [8] - Missouri Republicans passed a bill to redraw congressional maps, potentially adding a Republican seat and diluting minority voters' power, mirroring similar actions in Texas [55][56][59][62][65] Politics & Scandals - President Trump denies writing a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the investigation a "dead issue" [9][10][11] - The White House is facing scrutiny over the release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with victims and families calling for more transparency and justice [11][12][18][31][32] - A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud [23][24] Economy & Labor Market - The number of jobs created between April 2024 and March 2025 is being revised downward by 911,000, indicating a weakening labor market [35][37] - The White House attributed the revised job numbers to the previous administration, while the Federal Reserve is considering cutting interest rates in light of the weakening labor market [39][40] Public Health & Safety - The Trump administration unveiled its "Make America Healthy Again" report, focusing on children's health, but public health experts raised concerns about its implementation and potential biases regarding vaccines and fluoride [42][43][45][46] - Investigators determined that structural failures leading to the 2021 Surfside, Florida condo collapse likely started in the pool deck, with faulty construction and corrosion identified in a prior inspection [73][74] Weather & Environment - South Florida is experiencing heavy rain showers and a high risk of flash flooding, with potential for 1 to 3 inches of rain [75][77][81] - The East Coast is facing coastal flooding due to strong onshore winds and elevated tides, with potential inundation of 1 to 2 feet [82][83]

Joining me now is US Senator Amy Clolobachar, a Democrat of Minnesota. Senator Clolobachar, thank you for being with us. You just heard about >> again now. >> You just heard about the situation in Chicago and back in Washington DC.We're monitoring demonstrations against the federal crackdown there. What are your thoughts on the president's escalating targets of American cities, something he has now compared in his social media posts to waging war. >> It's unbelievable.I uh believe as someone who used to be ...

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]

Election Integrity & Political Strategy - The report suggests concerns that Donald Trump may attempt to undermine the 2026 elections [5] - Redistricting efforts in states like Texas and Missouri are perceived as attempts to gain a political advantage, potentially at the expense of fair representation [1][2][3][4] - A law firm filed a lawsuit against Texas redistricting map [3] - Missouri's redistricting committee has voted out a new map, which is expected to face litigation [4] Key Figures & Potential Actions - Cleita Mitchell allegedly suggested Donald Trump might invoke emergency powers to influence the 2026 elections [6] - There is anticipation that other states, including Florida and Indiana, may follow suit with similar redistricting strategies [4] - The NAACP is suing to stop the redistricting session [2] Legal & Media Landscape - Democracy Docket published an article regarding Cleita Mitchell's statements [1][6] - The report highlights the importance of taking Donald Trump's potential executive orders seriously [7]

Billionaires have begun pouring millions into California's redistricting map battle, but some megadonors have hesitated to back the measure https://t.co/VPDDAg90y1 ...