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A nationwide redistricting battle is unfolding, largely encouraged by President Donald Trump, as Republican-led legislatures across several states face growing pressure from the former president and his allies to create additional GOP-leaning congressional districts and solidify the party\u2019s House majority.<\/p>\n
In North Carolina, Republican lawmakers are advancing a new congressional map, joining a series of states\u2014including Texas and Missouri\u2014undertaking aggressive redistricting efforts ahead of next year\u2019s midterm elections. The proposed map would target the district currently represented by Democratic Rep. Don Davis and give Republicans a likely advantage in 11 of the state\u2019s 14 House seats, up from the current 10.If enacted, North Carolina\u2019s new map would bring the number of newly drawn, Republican-favored districts nationwide this year to seven.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in California, likely 2028 Democratic presidential contender and current Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to redistrict his state in a bid to counter the GOP-led effort throughout the country. A ballot issue set for a vote in November will determine whether the state assembly will be able to temporarily sideline California\u2019s independent redistricting commission so that they can add five Democrat-leaning districts.<\/p>\n
North Carolina has become the latest GOP-controlled state to launch a mid-decade redistricting effort \u2014 a process that has historically been uncommon, CNN reported.<\/p>\n
North Carolina Sen. Ralph Hise, a Republican involved in overseeing the redistricting process, emphasized the high stakes of the effort in blunt terms.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe motivation behind this redraw is simple and singular: draw a new map that will bring an additional Republican seat to the congressional delegation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
If Democrats take control of the House, they will \u201ctorpedo President Trump\u2019s agenda,\u201d Hise noted further, per CNN.<\/p>\n
State lawmakers convened their first public meeting on the new congressional map Monday morning and approved the proposal in the state Senate the following day, despite strong opposition from Democrats and protesters who gathered at the Capitol in Raleigh.<\/p>\n
The measure now heads to the state House for consideration.<\/p>\n
Under North Carolina law, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein does not have the authority to veto redistricting plans, CNN said.<\/p>\n
North Carolina remains a battleground state, with Democrats such as Stein and former Gov. Roy Cooper winning statewide elections in recent years. However, Republican leaders this week defended the newly drawn congressional map\u2019s partisan tilt, arguing that it reflects Trump\u2019s continued electoral successes there.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new map respects the will of the North Carolina voters who sent President Trump to the White House three times,\u201d the state Sen. Phil Berger, the top Republican in the Senate, said in a statement, according to CNN.<\/p>\n
Republican lawmakers in Texas initiated the latest round of redistricting earlier this year with a map designed to create five additional GOP-leaning congressional districts. In Missouri, Republicans approved new district boundaries aimed at adding one more Republican seat to the state\u2019s delegation.<\/p>\n
Both maps face ongoing legal challenges, and in Missouri, activists have launched a petition drive seeking to overturn the new plan.<\/p>\n
Republicans currently hold a structural advantage in the redistricting process, controlling the governor\u2019s office and both legislative chambers in 23 states, compared with 15 under full Democratic control.<\/p>\n
Several other GOP-led states are also considering new congressional maps. In Kansas, lawmakers have allocated $460,000 to fund a potential special session aimed at redrawing district boundaries that could affect the state\u2019s lone Democratic member of Congress, four-term Rep. Sharice Davids.<\/p>\n
Calling such a session would require approval from two-thirds of both the state House and Senate.<\/p>\n
In Indiana, where Republicans currently hold a 7\u20132 advantage in the U.S. House delegation, the White House has reportedly encouraged GOP lawmakers in the state legislature to pursue an additional seat held by Democrats. Vice President J.D. Vance has made two visits to the state to discuss the effort with legislators.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ohio and Utah\u2014both under Republican control\u2014remain en<\/p>\n
During the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival on October 13, Demi Moore received the Career Achievement in Acting Award and took a moment to give an emotional update on her ex-husband Bruce Willis\u2019 health. The 61-year-old actress shared that Willis, now 69, remains \u201cstable\u201d as he continues to battle frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a degenerative brain condition he was diagnosed with following an earlier diagnosis of aphasia.<\/p>\n
Moore spoke candidly about the reality of living with such a diagnosis in the family, emphasizing the importance of acceptance. \u201cThe disease is what the disease is, and you have to deeply accept that,\u201d she said. She noted that while the situation is difficult, there is beauty in choosing to focus on the present moment and appreciating the time they still have together.<\/p>\n
She also shared a personal moment, mentioning that she had recently visited Willis with her granddaughter Louetta, Rumer Willis\u2019 daughter. That visit reminded her of the importance of being present and treasuring even the smallest moments: \u201cBeing able to share with whatever we have, for however long we have it,\u201d Moore reflected.<\/p>\n
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, who divorced in 2000 but have remained close over the years, share three daughters\u2014Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah. Moore has often been seen supporting Willis and his family as they navigate his illness together, showing a deep bond and mutual respect that has lasted long after their marriage ended.<\/p>\n
While accepting her award, Moore also reflected on her long and varied career in Hollywood, expressing sincere gratitude for the journey. \u201cIt feels like lifetimes,\u201d she said. \u201cThank God I kept getting opportunities to get better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her words were a touching reminder of resilience\u2014not only in her professional life but also in how she continues to face personal challenges with grace and strength.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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