Final question on domestic policy on redistricting. President Trump is threatening to primary as you know all of the Indiana lawmakers who voted against his redistricting plan, the new map that would have benefited Republicans. Do you support Republicans trying to redraw maps mid decade.You know, it's it's this escalation on both sides. You know, both sides are doing it. And so, is one side going to sit quietly and not do it.You can argue who started it, but I do think this, and this is on the the negative ...

Healthcare Policy & Legislation - Republican House plan is not expected to include an extension of the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies [3] - Democratic leadership could be open to bipartisan plans that would likely give them enough support to be brought for a vote [4] - President Trump expressed optimism that both parties could work together on healthcare [5][6] - A clean one-year extension of the Obama tax situation is an easy solution to prevent premiums from skyrocketing [62] Political Landscape & Public Opinion - Only 29% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of healthcare, and 31% approve of his handling of the economy [7] - The president's job approval rating is 36% approved and 61% disapproved [17] - Failure to extend healthcare subsidies could cost Republicans in the midterms [15] - The Affordable Care Act has been criticized for 15 years, but Republicans have not replaced it [40] Affordability & Economic Concerns - Large majorities of Americans say they're experiencing higher prices than usual on groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts [9] - Democrats are running on affordability and having big wins in New Jersey, Virginia, and the mayor's race in Miami [50] Epstein Investigation - House Oversight Committee Democrats released 19 more photos from Epstein's estate, out of about 95000 documents [81][84] - The Justice Department has a deadline to release all of the Epstein files [87] - The FBI and the Justice Department has already said there will be no potential additional charges against any other individuals [90][91]

I want to bring in Simone Sanders Townsen, co-host of the week night on MS Now and former chief spokesperson for Vice President Harris. MS Now's Maya Eaggan is in Indianapolis. And MS Now senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin is in studio with me. So Lisa, I want to dig into this Texas court ruling because the lower court did a pretty exhaustive investigation and they determined that this redistricting effort was clearly based on race. The Supreme Court said no. I understand it's not necessarily unusual for the ...

We just saw the maps yesterday when they were released and the bill was filed. Uh I looked at my own district and how it's going to be impacted and it's going to be impacted pretty significantly. Uh and what most concerns me is that we have communities of interest.So in and around the first district that centers up in extreme northwest Indiana uh which has a tendency to track a little bit heavier with the Chicago marketplace. same time zone, a lot of uh a lot of crossber traffic for folks that that work in ...

Legal & Political Landscape - The Supreme Court is considering a case regarding Texas's congressional map, which has been challenged as racial gerrymandering that violates the US Constitution [1][5] - A lower court, with a judge appointed by Donald Trump, found that Texas engaged in racial gerrymandering by targeting districts with Black and Latino voters [4][5][18] - The Supreme Court's decision could impact the use of the 2021 map, potentially preventing the GOP from gaining five more seats in Texas [8] - The case is part of a broader legal battle involving race and redistricting, including a Louisiana case concerning the Voting Rights Act [6][7] Redistricting & Legal Challenges - Multiple states, including California, New York, Missouri, and North Carolina, are facing legal challenges related to redistricting efforts [9][11][12] - These challenges involve allegations of gerrymandering and voter suppression, leading to ongoing legal battles [10][12] - The Supreme Court's involvement in these cases is notable, given concerns about the court entering into political matters related to drawing electoral maps [14] Key Arguments & Potential Outcomes - The central argument against the Texas map is that it uses race to disadvantage Black and Latino voters, which is claimed to be unconstitutional [5][17][18] - If the Supreme Court agrees that race was impermissibly used, the Texas map could be blocked, impacting the balance of power in the state [8][18] - The outcome of the case could set a precedent for how race can be considered in redistricting processes nationwide [5][6]

I want to bring in Democratic Congressman Walking Castro from Texas. Congressman, good to see you. Let me get your reaction to this ruling.>> Well, I think Gene Woo is right. It vindicates why Texas Democrats uh held out and fought against this racial gerrymandering. And Governor Abbott is one of, if not the most corrupt governor in the United States of America.And this was part of that corruption which is trying to deny people their voting rights for Latinos, for African-Americans, but really harming all T ...

Political Landscape & Party Dynamics - The report suggests the deal signals to Trump that he should continue demanding concessions [1] - A critical minority of Democrats are perceived as not understanding the current political climate of non-rational negotiation [1] - The analysis emphasizes a shift from bipartisanship, with one party actively undermining the system [2] - The report highlights growing frustration among Democrats regarding the lack of aggressive opposition to Trump [3] - The analysis points to a growing number of Democrats, both inside and outside Washington, recognizing the need for a different approach [4] Democratic Party Response & Internal Conflicts - Democratic Senate candidates across the ideological spectrum opposed the deal [5] - The report mentions calls for new leadership within the Senate [6] - Grassroots group Indivisible will not endorse Senate candidates who don't call for new Democratic leadership [9] - The report downplays the narrative of Democratic infighting, emphasizing a broader movement for change [9][10] Republican Party Challenges & Internal Strife - The Republican party is described as being in disarray [15] - The MAGA movement is experiencing internal conflict over association with white supremacists [16] - Republicans face renewed scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein, potentially creating further division [17][18] - Election results indicate voters are dissatisfied with Trump's performance on key promises [20] External Factors & Political Momentum - Protests against the Trump administration continue [11] - Democrats are making gains in redistricting battles across several states [12][13][14]

Donald Trump's redistricting obsession, his aim to further tilt the electoral map in his favor ahead of the midterms hasn't exactly gone according to his plan. A devastating losses last week in California, where California voters approved a direct response to Texas with a new congressional map of their own. And in Virginia, where Democrats are threatening to do the very same thing.But as NBC News reports today, quote, "Two Republicans close to the White House say there are growing concerns in the party that ...

Redistricting and Gerrymandering - The report highlights a "gerrymandering arms race" driven by Donald Trump's influence on Republican-controlled states to redraw congressional maps in their favor [6] - Four Republican-controlled states (Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina) have already redrawn their maps at Trump's direction, potentially flipping nine seats to Republicans [3][4] - California Democrats responded by approving a measure (Prop 50) to redraw congressional districts, potentially flipping up to five seats to Democrats [1] - Republicans are attempting to solidify their voter base through redistricting, but this strategy could backfire if voters are angered by the party's actions [8][9] - The report mentions lawsuits filed by Republicans to stop California's redistricting efforts, with predictions of their failure [3][16][17][18] Election Integrity and Voter Turnout - The report suggests that high voter turnout in recent elections indicates an energized electorate standing up for democracy [12][13][15] - Concerns were raised about potential voter suppression tactics, such as monitoring election sites and the presence of ICE agents, but these did not materialize [19] - Voter ID was on the ballot in Maine and lost by 20 percentage points, indicating a rejection of this Republican-backed measure [15] Political Strategy and Future Elections - House Speaker Mike Johnson believes controlling the maps through redistricting is how Republicans will win [6] - Donald Trump initially blamed others for Republican losses but is expected to employ his full range of tactics, including claims of fraud, in the 2026 midterm elections [20][21][22][23] - The report emphasizes the need for Democratically controlled states to respond in kind to Republican gerrymandering efforts [5][10]

California’s vote on Tuesday to redraw its congressional maps marks an escalation of a protracted redistricting arms race, in which voters can expect an explosion of partisan gerrymandering before every election. https://t.co/vXOMETwjgH ...