In a landmark ruling Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a Louisiana congressional map – drawn to protect the electoral clout of Black voters in the state – is itself an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The case, Louisiana v. Callais, concerned a map creating two majority-minority voting districts in a state where about one-third of … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms. The vote came just two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and the same day that the … Read more
The Florida House on Wednesday approved a new congressional map proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that aims to give Republicans four more seats as the party seeks to maintain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The map will now go to the Florida Senate, where the Republicans also have a two-thirds majority. … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts, delivering a significant victory for Republicans and issuing a decision that narrows the landmark Voting Rights Act. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that found Louisiana mapmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew the … Read more
The 6-3 decision, involving two majority-Black districts in Louisiana, further weakens the Voting Rights Act. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth is slated to defend the Trump administration’s war in Iran amid intensifying questions from lawmakers as he heads to Capitol Hill for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict. Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. … Read more
Florida is the next state considering making changes to its congressional map ahead of the November midterms. Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a map that could give Republicans four more seats in the House. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has more. Source link
The nationwide redistricting fight is now in Florida, where lawmakers are weighing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to redraw the state’s congressional map. Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor, whose district would be redrawn if the map is approved, joins “The Takeout” to discuss her opposition to the effort. Source link
The Florida Legislature is convening Tuesday to review a new congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in an effort to net Republicans up to four new seats in the latest tit-for-tat in the redistricting wars ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Florida is currently represented by 20 Republicans and seven Democrats, with one seat … Read more
Florida Republicans may benefit from new congressional map if approved – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a new congressional map that could benefit Republicans. CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede joins with more. Source link