Anderson Cooper 360 Indiana Senate Republicans Reject Trump's Redistricting Push
Dec 12, 2025
Adam Schiff, U.S. Senator known for his oversight work, discusses Indiana Senate Republicans rejecting Trump's redistricting strategy, highlighting the diminishing influence of the former president. He also addresses concerns over the legal ramifications of grand jury decisions related to political prosecution. Margaret Donovan, a former Army captain, analyzes a controversial military strike in the Caribbean, raising questions about potential war crimes. The conversation dives into the broader implications for political dynamics and legal accountability.
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Limits To Presidential Influence
- Indiana Senate rejected a mid-decade redistricting push supported by Donald Trump that would have increased Republican seats.
- Twenty-one Republicans joined Democrats to block the plan, showing limits to presidential influence on state GOP lawmakers.
Failed Indictments Signal Weak Case
- Multiple federal grand juries declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations.
- Adam Schiff framed repeated failed attempts and improper appointments as evidence of a vindictive, politicized prosecution.
Political Gridlock Threatens Premiums
- Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation to extend ACA premium subsidies and Democrats blocked the Republican alternative.
- Without action, monthly premiums are expected to soar when subsidies expire at month-end, worsening affordability for many.