Tag: redistricting
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Media Monitor: Indiana Republican Lawmakers Face Trump-Backed Primary Challenges
The Washington Post is reporting that Indiana Republican state senator Spencer Deery and six colleagues faced primary challenges from Trump-endorsed opponents after resisting the president's redistricting efforts.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyState GovernmentsElection Spencer DeeryDonald TrumpIndianaElectionsPoliticsRedistrictingThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: King Charles arrives in U.S. for state visit amid Iran War; Iran turns to Putin as U.S. talks stall
Newsweek reports on King Charles' U.S. state visit, Iran's diplomatic moves with Russia, and domestic political developments including redistricting and a White House security incident.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLaw EnforcementHealth King Charles IIIIran WarVladimir PutinSupreme CourtRedistrictingDonald TrumpNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Trump Redistricting Effort Fails in Indiana
The Washington Post reports that Indiana Republicans rejected Donald Trump's request to redraw the state's congressional map, despite holding a supermajority in the State Senate.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsRepublican PartyElections Donald TrumpIndianaRedistrictingIndiana State SenateVaneta BeckerRepublicansThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: NPR reports California voters approve redistricting
NPR is reporting that California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map. The move favors Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsDemocratic Party CaliforniavotersredistrictingDemocrats2026 midtermsballot measurecongressional mapNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: California voters OK map favoring Democrats, AP says
The Washington Post reports that California voters have approved a congressional map that could give Democrats as many as five more House seats. The move offsets Texas's GOP-backed redistricting.
Politics and GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentCongress CaliforniaGavin NewsomDemocratsTexasDonald TrumpRedistrictingU.S. House of RepresentativesThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on States' Redistricting Efforts
USA TODAY reports that both Democrat- and Republican-led states are considering redrawing congressional district maps to favor their parties ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElections USA TODAYredistrictingCaliforniaTexas2026 midterm electionsDonald TrumpGerrymandering
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Media Monitor: Missouri Special Session Called to Redraw Congressional Maps
The Washington Post reports Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe called a special session to redraw congressional maps, part of a GOP effort to gain a House seat in the 2026 midterms.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyState GovernmentsLaw MissouriMike KehoeDonald Trumpcongressional mapsredistricting2026 midterm electionsU.S. HouseThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: LA Times Reports on California Redistricting Fight
The Los Angeles Times reports California Democrats are battling President Trump and Texas Republicans over redistricting, with a November ballot measure to counteract GOP efforts.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLegalGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Bias Los Angeles TimesCaliforniaDemocratsRedistrictingDonald TrumpGavin NewsomTexasL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: California Lawmakers OK Newsom Redistricting Plan
USA Today reports California lawmakers approved Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan to counter Texas Republicans, potentially adding five U.S. House seats for Democrats.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral Politics CaliforniaGavin NewsomRedistrictingTexasRepublicansDonald TrumpCorrin RankinUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reports on Texas Redistricting, Legionnaires' Outbreak, Hurricane Erin
USA Today reports on Texas Republicans approving a congressional map, a Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC, and the East Coast bracing for Hurricane Erin.
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Media Monitor: Newsom Seeks to Suspend Gerrymandering Ban
The Los Angeles Times reports California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking voters to suspend the ban on gerrymandering in order to counter President Trump's redistricting plans in Texas.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Gavin NewsomCaliforniaRedistrictingGerrymanderingTexasDonald TrumpU.S. House of RepresentativesL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: Trump, Putin to Meet in Alaska
USA Today reports that Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. California will hold a special election to vote on redistricting.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessWeatherEntertainmentHealthSportRussiaUkraineGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsTradeSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Donald TrumpVladimir PutinGavin NewsomCaliforniaRedistrictingSharksUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Newsom Announces Special Election for Redistricting
USA Today reports California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special election to approve a redistricting plan, criticizing Republicans' efforts to gain congressional seats through redrawn maps.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySocial IssuesLawMedia Gavin NewsomCaliforniaredistrictingspecial electiongerrymanderingDonald TrumpU.S. House of RepresentativesUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reports Texas Democrats on the Run
USA Today reports that Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled the state to thwart President Donald Trump's redistricting efforts, facing threats of arrest and legal action.
Politics and GovernmentLawSocial IssuesMediaElections TexasDemocratsDonald TrumpGreg AbbottKen PaxtonJon CornynRedistrictingUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reports Texas Redistricting Fight Could Decide Trump's Future
USA Today reports that a redistricting fight in Texas could determine whether Donald Trump is politically weakened after the 2026 midterms, potentially deciding control of the House.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLawMediaMedia Crisis USA TodayDonald TrumpTexasRedistricting2026 MidtermsHouse of RepresentativesGavin NewsomUSA TODAY