From Washington: Texas’ Big ‘Gerrymandering’ Battle Goes National

The Texas House failed once again on Friday to reach a quorum as some Democrats continue to hide out of state and block the Republicans’ bill that would redraw congressional districts and give the GOP an even bigger advantage. That final map could have a big impact on the U.S. House, given the Republicans' slim majority. The redistricting battle in Texas has sparked a national debate over gerrymandering, and several Democrat-led states say they would redraw congressional maps, too. Meanwhile, other GOP governors say they'd respond too. FOX 7 Austin Reporter Rudy Koski joins the podcast to discuss what sparked the redistricting fight in the state, the tradition of Texas lawmakers crossing state lines during legislative battle, and the national implications a gerrymandering tit-for-tat could have on the 2026 midterm elections.
Later, Senator & Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee Tim Scott (R-SC) discusses his strategy for next year’s midterm election and his upcoming book, One Nation Always Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage.

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