The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

By MEG KINNARD and JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the U.S. House in 2026 — and Democrats are preparing to escalate in response, with one senator vowing to go “nuclear” if needed.

What’s shaping up to be a multi-state redistricting battle could mark the opening round for House control ahead of next year’s midterms, when Democrats see retaking the House as the party’s best chance...