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Top House Democrat Warns Florida GOP Redistricting Plans Could Backfire After Virginia Win

Virginia voters approved new congressional maps that favor Democrats, potentially helping them gain four additional House seats in the November midterm elections. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that Republicans’ planned redistricting efforts in the state (aimed at picking up up to three GOP seats) could backfire, creating more prime pickup opportunities for Democrats, amid a tit-for-tat redistricting battle sparked by former President Donald Trump’s push in Texas last year. The news item also includes updates on other US political developments: the Southern Poverty Law Center facing federal fraud charges, a Texas appeals court ruling allowing Ten Commandments in public schools, Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s tumultuous hearing, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigning over ethics violations, FBI director Kash Patel facing scrutiny over drinking allegations, and Trump’s economic approval rating dropping amid inflation linked to the Iran war.