We've got some breaking news now out of Texas where a federal court has blocked that state's newly drawn congressional map on the grounds it appears to be unconstitutional. MS Now legal affairs reporter Fallon Gallagher joins me now. What else did the court have to say? >> Chris, this is a massive blow for the Republicans who wanted to redraw this map to include those five seats. So basically what this three judge panel has ruled is that that map is now unconstitutional and they must use the 2021 map. are s ...

Government Shutdown & Potential Solutions - The government shutdown is the second longest in US history, impacting essential employees and troops [1] - A potential solution is to allow a vote on paying the troops and essential federal workers in a bipartisan way [1] - Congressman Ro Khanna suggests Speaker Johnson should open up Congress for a vote on these critical issues [1] - Automatic funding proposals could prevent future shutdowns [1] Healthcare Costs & Reform - Healthcare premiums are rising significantly, with examples cited of premiums increasing by $20,000 for individuals making $80,000 in Oregon [1] - The current healthcare system, particularly the Affordable Care Act, is deemed unaffordable [1] - Private insurance companies made $171 billion in profits, suggesting a need to address dead weight costs [1] - Potential reforms include tackling Medicare Advantage fraud, addressing high drug prices through Trump's executive order, and increasing transparency in facility fees [2] - The US pays two to three times more for pharmaceuticals than other developed countries like Germany and Japan [2] - Bipartisan legislation is needed to lower healthcare costs, addressing the influence of pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies [3][4]

I want to bring in now Congressman Jim Klyber of South Carolina Carolina, the longtime Democratic whip. Congressman, it's great to see you. You've seen shutdowns like this before, but does this one feel different to you.Because it does to me covering it. >> Well, thank you very much for having me. This one feels different because it is different.We've never had a shutdown, at least since I've been in the Congress 30 plus years, when people refuse to even allow uh the climate to exist for negotiations. When ...

Is that normal? I It would be more normal not on camera. You know, I I we've seen our fair share of fights, you know, to the side of the cloak room or this or that. I I think that this is more of a recent phenomenon, but it is absolutely and totally justified. Yeah. You know, Yeah. No, look, I I think that there there was this culture in in Congress, even 8 years ago, 6 years ago of civility that just the times don't warrant. Not not in the face of trillion dollar cuts to healthcare, not in the face of vete ...