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President Trump became an unexpected ally in the progressive quest to eliminate the filibuster, deciding that anger over the government shutdown catalyzed Tuesday’s blue wave.
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
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D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
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Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
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Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
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D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
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Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
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What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
But today, the filibuster harms its short-term interests. He thinks the shutdown caused him electoral difficulties and could help the Democrats win (at least) the House and impeach him, so he wants it to end (much more than he wants to stay on message and don’t forget to blame the Democrats). He doesn’t care that this arrangement disproportionately benefits his party, that it would be transformative for Democrats if they could actually pass a minimum wage increase, abortion protections, redistricting reform, campaign finance fixes, voting rights bills, environmental protections, and so on.
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
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D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
For a while, the filibuster didn’t bother him — he amassed more and more power in Congress, and Republicans didn’t protest. He hardly bothers to use his trifecta, preferring to resort to executive action and the right-wing judiciary.
But today, the filibuster harms its short-term interests. He thinks the shutdown caused him electoral difficulties and could help the Democrats win (at least) the House and impeach him, so he wants it to end (much more than he wants to stay on message and don’t forget to blame the Democrats). He doesn’t care that this arrangement disproportionately benefits his party, that it would be transformative for Democrats if they could actually pass a minimum wage increase, abortion protections, redistricting reform, campaign finance fixes, voting rights bills, environmental protections, and so on.
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
President Trump’s incentives are completely different.
For a while, the filibuster didn’t bother him — he amassed more and more power in Congress, and Republicans didn’t protest. He hardly bothers to use his trifecta, preferring to resort to executive action and the right-wing judiciary.
But today, the filibuster harms its short-term interests. He thinks the shutdown caused him electoral difficulties and could help the Democrats win (at least) the House and impeach him, so he wants it to end (much more than he wants to stay on message and don’t forget to blame the Democrats). He doesn’t care that this arrangement disproportionately benefits his party, that it would be transformative for Democrats if they could actually pass a minimum wage increase, abortion protections, redistricting reform, campaign finance fixes, voting rights bills, environmental protections, and so on.
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
It became a source of consternation between him and Senate Republicans. Senate Republicans display a unique refusal to accede to his whims because they plan to outlast him, and know that the filibuster a.) doesn’t stop them from doing what they want (they can still make tax cuts, judicial confirmations, and benefit reductions passed through reconciliation) b.) stops Democrats from doing what they want, and c.) stops them from doing what they don’t want to do (banning abortion, end of postal voting, a whole series of the base would demand red meat of culture war, which would backfire).
President Trump’s incentives are completely different.
For a while, the filibuster didn’t bother him — he amassed more and more power in Congress, and Republicans didn’t protest. He hardly bothers to use his trifecta, preferring to resort to executive action and the right-wing judiciary.
But today, the filibuster harms its short-term interests. He thinks the shutdown caused him electoral difficulties and could help the Democrats win (at least) the House and impeach him, so he wants it to end (much more than he wants to stay on message and don’t forget to blame the Democrats). He doesn’t care that this arrangement disproportionately benefits his party, that it would be transformative for Democrats if they could actually pass a minimum wage increase, abortion protections, redistricting reform, campaign finance fixes, voting rights bills, environmental protections, and so on.
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
“END THE FILIBUSTER, NOT JUST FOR THE STOP, BUT FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,” he posted.
It became a source of consternation between him and Senate Republicans. Senate Republicans display a unique refusal to accede to his whims because they plan to outlast him, and know that the filibuster a.) doesn’t stop them from doing what they want (they can still make tax cuts, judicial confirmations, and benefit reductions passed through reconciliation) b.) stops Democrats from doing what they want, and c.) stops them from doing what they don’t want to do (banning abortion, end of postal voting, a whole series of the base would demand red meat of culture war, which would backfire).
President Trump’s incentives are completely different.
For a while, the filibuster didn’t bother him — he amassed more and more power in Congress, and Republicans didn’t protest. He hardly bothers to use his trifecta, preferring to resort to executive action and the right-wing judiciary.
But today, the filibuster harms its short-term interests. He thinks the shutdown caused him electoral difficulties and could help the Democrats win (at least) the House and impeach him, so he wants it to end (much more than he wants to stay on message and don’t forget to blame the Democrats). He doesn’t care that this arrangement disproportionately benefits his party, that it would be transformative for Democrats if they could actually pass a minimum wage increase, abortion protections, redistricting reform, campaign finance fixes, voting rights bills, environmental protections, and so on.
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
Heritage staff in open revolt against leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
“END THE FILIBUSTER, NOT JUST FOR THE STOP, BUT FOR EVERYTHING ELSE,” he posted.
It became a source of consternation between him and Senate Republicans. Senate Republicans display a unique refusal to accede to his whims because they plan to outlast him, and know that the filibuster a.) doesn’t stop them from doing what they want (they can still make tax cuts, judicial confirmations, and benefit reductions passed through reconciliation) b.) stops Democrats from doing what they want, and c.) stops them from doing what they don’t want to do (banning abortion, end of postal voting, a whole series of the base would demand red meat of culture war, which would backfire).
President Trump’s incentives are completely different.
For a while, the filibuster didn’t bother him — he amassed more and more power in Congress, and Republicans didn’t protest. He hardly bothers to use his trifecta, preferring to resort to executive action and the right-wing judiciary.
But today, the filibuster harms its short-term interests. He thinks the shutdown caused him electoral difficulties and could help the Democrats win (at least) the House and impeach him, so he wants it to end (much more than he wants to stay on message and don’t forget to blame the Democrats). He doesn’t care that this arrangement disproportionately benefits his party, that it would be transformative for Democrats if they could actually pass a minimum wage increase, abortion protections, redistricting reform, campaign finance fixes, voting rights bills, environmental protections, and so on.
It’s a tension we should expect to see resurface after Tuesday was a glaring reminder of Trump’s limited lifespan. If he can’t get people to vote when he’s not on the ballot, and never will be again, he’s a lame duck, whether he likes it or not. Senate Republicans, some decades younger than him, are contemplating life in the post-Trump world. And they don’t want to spend it squeezed between the wishes of an enraged, punitive base and the desire to remain acceptable enough to win re-election.
-Kate Riga
GOP: Open the government and maybe we’ll reverse the layoffs
Republicans reportedly made an improved offer to Senate Democrats on Thursday, as rank-and-file senators continue to negotiate a way to end the ongoing shutdown.
Republicans now say they would be willing to discuss rehiring federal workers who were laid off during the shutdown as part of a deal that would reopen the government, Politico reported. The deal under discussion would include a new continuing resolution to reopen the government, as well as a package of appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed to reporters Thursday that Republicans had made an offer to Democrats, but did not detail what it included.
Politico also reported Thursday afternoon that Thune told Republicans at a private luncheon that he planned to hold a vote Friday that he said would serve as a path toward ending the shutdown. By Politico:
The plan, the people said, is to introduce the House-passed continuing resolution that Democrats have repeatedly rejected, then seek to amend it with a new expiration date most likely in January, along with a negotiated package of three spending bills for a full year.
It’s not yet clear whether Thune’s latest plan will have support from Democrats, although Politico reported that Thune believes the deal has enough support to move forward. Republican Senate leaders reportedly plan to keep senators in Washington over the weekend.
-Emine Yucel
Illinois plays chicken with Indiana
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state’s redistricting efforts depend on whether a new congressional map is approved, NPR reported.
“We’re watching what Indiana does,” Pritzker said at an event Wednesday. “We may have to respond to that. It’s certainly something that people have considered here, and the legislature has considered here. But we’ll have to see what happens.”
He added that while he doesn’t think redistricting is a good idea, President Trump has pushed Democrats into a bind. Many Democratic leaders in blue states are now considering redistricting efforts as a way to combat the Trump administration’s ongoing pressure campaign to redraw congressional maps in red states across the country, to ensure that Republicans maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
“We are looking at partnering with different states,” he added. “We don’t think it’s a good idea. Redistricting across the country is not a good idea. But unfortunately, Donald Trump is trying to cheat. He thinks redistricting in the middle of the decade is okay.”
Last month, Indiana Republican Governor Mike Braun announced that a special session focused on redistricting would be held on November 3. That session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced this week, will now be held in December.
California is the latest Democratic-led state to approve a redistricting measure to offset similar efforts in red states. On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will allow Californians to redraw lines in 10 California congressional districts, giving Democrats an advantage over Republicans in the midterms. This effort was introduced by Democrats specifically as a way to offset a Republican gerrymandered map in Texas.
—Khaya Himmelman
In case you missed it
Insider political journals rush toward new conventional wisdom
Heritage Foundation Implodes Over Carlson-Fuentes Lovefest
MAGA suddenly worries it’s not talking enough about affordability
Yesterday’s most read story
D.C.’s Conventional Wisdom Fails State After State
What we read
Supreme Court allows Trump to end gender self-identification policy on passports
Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics aimed at defeating climate measure
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