Mastodawn

For most of #Trump’s 2nd term, #Republicans have bent to his will. But in 2 Midwestern states, Trump’s plan to maintain control of the US #House in next year’s election by having Republicans redraw congressional districts has hit a roadblock.

Despite weeks of campaigning by the White House, Republicans in #Indiana & #Kansas say their party doesn’t have enough votes to pass new, more #GOP-friendly maps.

#law #ElectionLaw #redistricting #gerrymandering #rigged #elections
https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-indiana-kansas-trump-pressure-2026-election-506c874ec90c7f68167e0683b207dc41

Indiana and Kansas Republicans resist Trump's push to redistrict

Republicans in Indiana and Kansas are resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts. Despite the White House push, Republicans in those Midwestern states say they lack the votes to pass new GOP-friendly maps. This resistance is a rare setback for the Republican president as he aims to cement control of the House in the 2026 elections. Indiana's state Senate leader says the chamber doesn't have enough support to redistrict. In Kansas, Republican leaders are struggling to overcome the Democratic governor's opposition to mid-decade redistricting. The pushback reflects a broader debate over fairness and political strategy.

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Lenora 12m ago

@MugsysRapSheet actually accepting private money to push into the military budget but refusing to actually encourage the #Republicans to pass the budget makes him grossly incompetent. I’m sure his followers are impressed but the majority of Americans are affected by this shutdown and blame him and the Republicans for not doing their job

Ultra Verified 🇺🇦42m ago

Stop saying Trump.

Say #REPUBLICANS.

"Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland"

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Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. However, he denied requests from Vermont, Illinois and Maryland. The disaster declarations made late Wednesday allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide financial assistance for repairing public infrastructure and, in some cases, help survivors with repairs and temporary housing. Trump has approved more disaster declarations than denied this year but has also suggested “phasing out” FEMA. The administration has taken longer to approve requests than previous ones, causing delays in crucial projects and assistance for survivors.

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Yes I'm Antifa. Why Aren't U?1h ago

@lyndamerry484
#Republicans setting "rules for thee but not for me" goes back more than half a century.

#Republicans pushed for the #22ndAmendment after #FDR died in office after being elected to a 4th term.

I remember in 1988, when #Reagan's Alzheimers was becoming an obvious & serious concern, Republicans were STILL talking about him running for a 3rd term (there were whispers towards the end Nancy was actually in charge.)

#Biden was in FAR better shape, but pushed him out in 1. 🤬