NBC’s ‘From the Politics Desk’ Explores Redistricting Battles and Israel’s Gaza Operation
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The Republican-controlled Texas House is set to pass a new congressional map, aiming to enhance the GOP’s majority in the US House by up to five seats. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers in California are working on a counteracting plan that could add five seats to their party’s ranks in the House, pending approval in a special election this fall. In international news, Israel is preparing for an operation in Gaza City, amid strong opposition from the Israeli public and potential recognition of a Palestinian state by allies including France, the UK, and Canada.
Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, providing the latest reporting and analysis on U.S. politics from the NBC News Politics team.
Today, Ben Kamisar explores potential growth in the redistricting battle beyond Texas and California. Meanwhile, Andrea Mitchell provides insights into Israel’s plan for a military operation in Gaza City.
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The Future of Redistricting Fight
By Ben Kamisar
The Republican-led Texas House is set to approve a new congressional map to bolster the GOP’s majority in the U.S. House by a potential five seats.
This only marks the first chapter of a redistricting battle spreading nationwide. Democratic lawmakers in California aim to counter Texas’s effort with a map that could add five seats to their party’s House ranks.
Other GOP-led states are considering their own redistricting measures that could impact the 2026 fight for the House, where Republicans hold a slim three-seat majority.
Israel’s Plan to Take Over Gaza City
By Andrea Mitchell
Almost two years into the Gaza war, Israel is deploying thousands of army reservists to seize control of Gaza City.
As world attention focuses on Gaza, Israel’s government approves thousands of new homes for Jewish settlers in the West Bank, turning it into a potential flashpoint.
With this escalating situation, some of America’s closest allies, including France, the UK, and Canada, may join others in recognizing a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire.
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