This Morning with Gordon Deal November 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
Caroline Vakil, Campaign reporter at The Hill, discusses the recent DOJ lawsuit over California's redistricting and how it could impact House seats, highlighting Democratic strategies against GOP gains. Jared Diamond, a sports reporter at The Wall Street Journal, dives into the complexities of running the Colorado Rockies, tackling both altitude challenges and organizational issues. Carissa Waddick from USA Today analyzes the shift of Latino voters back to Democrats, linking it to economic concerns and the focus on affordability.
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High-Stakes Redistricting Lawsuit
- The Trump administration sued California after voters approved a map that could net Democrats five House seats.
- The suit frames the change as illegal race-based gerrymandering aimed at the 2026 midterms.
Democrats Gain Redistricting Momentum
- Democrats scored wins like California's Proposition 50 and favorable rulings in other states, giving them momentum in redistricting.
- Multiple state developments and pending Supreme Court Voting Rights Act decisions keep the outcome uncertain.
Market Rally Reverses On Rate Fears
- Stocks plunged after a rally collapsed when shutdown-relief optimism faded and rate-cut odds dropped.
- Investors cited high tech valuations and a lower chance of near-term Fed cuts as key worries.




