Several states, including Georgia, should move quickly to redraw
congressional maps following recent Supreme Court decisions, saying the
changes could affect both state representation and control of the House,
Rep. Buddy Carter told Newsmax on Tuesday.
Speaking on Newsmax's "Wake Up America Early,"
the Georgia Republican said he supports the court's ruling and called
on Georgia leaders to convene a special session to address
redistricting, even as early voting is already underway.
"Race should never be considered in drawing congressional districts,"
Carter said. "It's never too late to do the right thing, and the right
thing is for the governor and for the Legislature to call a special
session to redistrict so that Georgians will be represented by people
who represent their values.
Video one year ago.
Carter said redrawing district lines in Georgia could result in
Republicans gaining two to three seats, which he said could play a role
in determining the national House majority.
"That could be the difference between us going back as Republicans in
the majority in the House and going back in the minority," Carter said.
He also pointed to broader estimates suggesting Republicans could
gain seats across Southern states if similar redistricting efforts move
forward.
"It's been estimated in the Southern states that we could pick up
almost 18 seats," Carter said, adding that the issue goes beyond party
control and centers on representation.
Carter's comments came after the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana
must immediately implement a revised congressional map, clearing the way
for redistricting ahead of the midterm elections.
Shifting to federal funding, Carter said he expects Congress to pass a
reconciliation bill backed by President Donald Trump that includes
funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border
Protection.
"We're going to get it done," he said, adding that Republicans would move forward even without Democrat support.
Carter also referenced national security concerns, recent wildfires
in Georgia, and the need for federal resources, including FEMA
assistance.
The congressman, who is running for Senate, also criticized incumbent
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and urged voters to participate in early
voting.
"Jon Ossoff does not represent the values of the state of Georgia, and we need to win this seat," he said.
Carter also highlighted his campaign positioning, saying Republicans must nominate a strong candidate to compete in the race.
As the race for Los Angeles mayor heats up, one
progressive voter has seen enough of Democrat failure and is switching
teams for at least this election. Being trapped by zombies can do that
to you.
She tells the all too familiar modern story of the dangers of walking
the streets in the City of Angels — you might just find yourself
staring straight at some scary-looking street dwellers, and there’s
nobody around to help. Now, if you happen to be heavily pregnant and
looking after your toddler daughter, it’s even more frightening.
Her name is Kyrstin Munson, and she’s a tech exec who’s seen just about enough of Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom’s LA:
10 months pregnant in LA, out for a “relaxing” walk with my 2-year-old… and we get trapped by two Zombies.
My
heart is pounding, fight-or-flight in full blast is the LAST thing my
body needs right before labor. All I can think about is protecting my
kids while the city falls apart around us.
@MayorOfLA @nithyavraman
I voted for you. I defended you. But you’ve lost my trust.
Enough. I’m done watching my community live in fear.
I’m taking a chance on @spencerpratt - someone who’ll actually demand transparency, accountability, and results.
My kids won’t grow up in this hellhole. Time for real change.
#LosAngeles
Reality
star Spencer Pratt, who famously saw his house, as well as his parents’
residence, burn to the ground during the Palisades fires of January,
2025, has run a strong campaign as a Republican against incumbent
failure Karen Bass and wide-eyed Democratic Socialists of America
extremist city council member Nithya Raman.
Even in this deep-blue city, he has a chance, as residents like
Munson realize that what they’ve been voting for all these years has
produced nothing but a city that looks like it’s straight out of an
apocalypse movie.
I
can relate to Kyrstin, because I live a smidge over half a mile from a
reasonably fancy new outdoor mall that’s enjoyable to visit. I wouldn’t
walk there if you paid me, however, because you have to go through an
underpass that looks like it’s from The Walking Dead.
Munson
told The Post she was merely trying to walk with her daughter to
Bristol Farms when she came upon the scary scene on Sunday roughly two
blocks from the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Fairfax Ave.
“I
was scared. Then shocked it was so bad this time. Then furious,” said
Munson, a former neighborhood council rep. “I’ve been part of lots of
neighborhood meetings and know how stretched the city is.”
Earlier
that day, Munson said she was out at medical appointments with her
daughter, and “had to walk around multiple people passed out on the
sidewalk.”
California voters have a chance to
change the trajectory of the failing state, not only with the mayoral
race but in the gubernatorial battle, where Republicans Steve Hilton and
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco have given us the first real
opportunity in years to take back Sacramento.
I’m
not holding my breath — Golden State voters have disappointed the rest
of America time and time again, and the all-powerful unions are going to
fight tooth and nail to hold onto their power (which means silencing
the 25 percent of the electorate that identifies as siding with the GOP,
compared to the 45 percent who keep siding with the Dems and cheering
on the destruction of the formerly golden state).
Online
commenters keep telling California folks to leave, and many have, but
what they don’t realize is that A) not everybody is able to do so, and
B) if this cancer is allowed to spread, which it already arguably has,
there won’t be a place to go. Just ask the conservative residents of Austin, Texas, Denver, Colorado, or numerous other infected cities.
Munson’s story is powerful, and she’s brave to tell it. We need more like her.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is at it again
— anointing preferred candidates in hotly contested 2026 primaries and
being accused, by their own party, of openly "putting its thumb on the
scale" to protect establishment candidates.
Which is a fancy way of saying they're being called out for rigging the primaries.
Shocker,
I know. The party that feigns being warriors for 'saving democracy,'
but then installed Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton when their voters
chose Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, respectively, is at it again.
In
the latest round of “Red to Blue” endorsements, the DCCC jumped into
multiple tight Democratic primaries to boost candidates they have
unilaterally decided can win in the general elections. Some of those
candidates are trailing their opponents in both endorsements and
fundraising.
They're trying to intervene and sway the primaries before their own voters can truly have their say.
As Axios reports,
"The blowup is dredging up an intense, long-standing debate about
whether Democratic leadership is acting un-democratically to boost the
candidates they view as more electable."
Wait, the “defending democracy" crowd is being called out by their own for going against democracy? That simply can't be. I was reliably told by the resistance party and the media that they are the only ones who can save democracy.
The
move has prompted infighting, with progressives accusing the DCCC of
interfering in elections. And they're using phrases normally reserved
for their opposition.
In one race, Jasmeet Bains, a California
State Assembly member running in California's 22nd district, was
endorsed by the committee despite being out-raised by progressive Randy
Villegas.
A group of Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC leaders
responded by issuing a blistering statement, saying, "We disagree with
the DCCC's decision to attempt to tip the scales in this race."
The
Working Families Party chimed in, accusing "the Democratic
establishment" of "putting its thumb on the scale—not to support the
stronger candidate, but the candidate who will bend to party
leadership."
Villegas issued a statement to CNN reiterating, "It is undemocratic to see DC elites putting their thumb on the scale in this race."
Tipping the scales and/or putting one's thumb on said scale of democracy hardly seems like they're defending it.
"Voters, not the DCCC, should pick Democratic nominees," the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC added.
The significant criticism echoes outrage leveled at the DCCC earlier this year, when it initially intervened in several other primary races.
“You
cannot argue that democracy is on the ballot in November while
narrowing democracy in the primaries from now through August,” a
coalition of Democratic congressional candidates wrote in a scathing
letter to the committee. "Voters must choose those nominees freely. Open
primaries, transparent processes, and robust debate are not obstacles
to victory — they are the path to it."
To Democrats, voters apparently arethe
obstacle. Accusing the DCCC of "narrowing democracy" and "tipping the
scales" is just a polite way of saying they're rigging the primaries.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is exactly what we
expected—a complete disaster. She couldn’t care less that her city is an
anti-business hellhole. Your honor, when the job-creating and investing
class leaves your city, that’s not a good sign. Also, turning their
abandoned office space into homeless shelters isn’t urban renewal or
anything; it’s just turning your city into a magnet for vagrants. Wilson
is a classic example of people destroying things because they have no
work or life experience.
INSANE.
Seattle's Socialist Mayor responds to exodus of wealth from Washington
state by saying "BYE" ... then laughing. We're doomed. pic.twitter.com/gP8CbPkqEl
The mayor was recently near
a shooting during one of her events. She recently spoke with KOMO News’
Chris Daniels about the incident, but couldn’t answer basic questions
about public safety, prompting a staffer to cut off the interview.
Honestly, the mayor left because she knew her socialist utopia story
would fall apart with this line of questioning. Daniels was asking a
fair question about the expansion of surveillance systems and the
reduction of crime. Wilson has campaigned against the expansion of such
security devices. Daniels was visibly irritated that the interview was
cut short
She
spoke briefly about the shooting on Tuesday, just before an appearance
to announce a new wood recycling facility, referencing the incident at
the Yesler Community Center.
The mayor had just finished speaking
to announce the expansion of the Seattle preschool program when shots
were fired nearby. Wilson’s security team rushed her to safety, and
Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera said she and the Seattle
Public Schools superintendent were forced to shelter inside.
No one was injured, and no arrests have been made. Police said the suspects fled in a dark-colored sedan.
Neighbors,
both on and off camera, said they would support expanding surveillance
systems if it helped reduce gun violence in the area. When asked on
Friday whether the incident had changed her views on surveillance
cameras, Wilson’s staff intervened during the interview.
“Let’s keep it on topic,” a city employee said.
Wilson attempted to respond but was interrupted again, and the interview ended as the staff said the event was about to begin.
Another staff member suggested scheduling a separate time to address the question.
That’s bush league. No matter how you look at it, that’s ridiculous.
Also, she’s a public figure—she must answer any and all questions under
the authority of her office.
“Keep it on topic”—that’s just
laughable. You think President Trump is only asked questions about drug
prices or whatever is on his schedule that’s open to the press? No—it’s
everything and anything. If you can’t handle it, then do run for office.
Ms. Wilson, this was an easy, fair question, and you needed your little
Bolshevik minion to bail you out. You’re pathetic.
It’s official: the Louisiana congressional maps
are released. The Supreme Court issued its decision last night, striking
down the maps at the center of the Louisiana v. Callais case, which
limited the use of Section II of the Voting Rights Act, allowing the
creation of congressional districts based on racial quotas.
While not officially gutting the VRA, it does open the door for the
entire South to be redistricted without fear of lawsuits. Not officially
struck down, but narrowed to the point of erasure is accurate. The
Callais case involved a map struck down under the VRA, later revised to
create a majority-black district, which was also challenged, and where
the Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional.
Now, with this
judgment, there was a harsh rebuke of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s
dissent, where Justice Alito, in an academic tone, essentially called
her a reckless clown who doesn’t understand the law. We’ve seen a
similar attitude on the liberal side as well, with Justices Kagan or
Sotomayor disagreeing with the majority but avoiding Jackson’s dissents
since they usually don’t make much sense. It led to a barrel of laughs
on social media:
🚨 The Supreme Court has immediately issued its judgment striking down Louisiana’s congressional map as a racial gerrymander. pic.twitter.com/AQJjA5Sw2P
Justice
Alito fires back at Justice Jackson, calling her solo dissent "baseless
and insulting" and "utterly irresponsible" after she accused the
majority of abandoning principle for power. pic.twitter.com/cfSGyWcuC7
They
all realize KBJ’s completely incompetent. Even the liberals. The worst
president in any of our lives, Joe Biden, also gave us the worst Supreme
Court justice, KBJ, in any of our lives. Thanks, Joe. https://t.co/IMlcSYO63f
In a formal show of support for the top leadership in the Lone Star
State, President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Texas GOP Governor
Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick for their respective
re-election campaigns.
By backing both incumbents, Trump has reaffirmed his alliance with
the state’s executive duo, signaling to the Republican base that their
policies on border security, economic growth, and conservative
governance align with his own national platform.
This dual endorsement serves as a significant boost for Abbott and
Patrick, as it solidifies their standing within the GOP as they seek to
maintain their leadership roles in Texas.
“Greg Abbott is the strong and highly respected Governor of Texas, a
State I love and WON BIG three times, including with 6.4 Million Votes
in 2024 (The most Votes in History, BY FAR)! Thanks to Greg’s bold and
effective Leadership, the wonderful people of Texas will have the
opportunity to elect 5 new MAGA Republicans in the 2026 Midterm
Elections with the passage of their new, fair, and much improved,
Congressional Map — A BIG WIN for Republicans in The Lone Star State,
and across the Country! As Governor, Greg is also fighting tirelessly to
Champion Texas Values, Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations,
Support our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A.,
Unleash American Energy Dominance, Promote School Choice, Keep our now
very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other
Criminals from illegally entering our Country, Ensure LAW AND ORDER,
Protect our Brave Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, and Defend
our always under siege Second Amendment. Greg Abbott has my Complete and
Total Endorsement for Re-Election. He is an exceptional Governor and
man — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” said President Trump in a Monday
Truth Social post.
The president’s endorsement also extended to the incumbent Texas
lieutenant governor, a political powerhouse who boasts a prolific media
career spanning nearly five decades. Before his rise to state
government, he established himself as a dominant force in the industry,
serving as a prominent television anchor and a pioneering conservative
talk radio host.
Notably, he is credited with introducing a then-unknown Rush Limbaugh
to the Houston airwaves in 1988, a move that helped reshape the
landscape of political broadcasting. His deep roots in media and
long-standing role as a leading conservative voice have made him a
central figure in Texas politics, further cementing the importance of
the president’s public backing.
A self-described “Christian first,” Patrick has championed several
high-profile social measures, including the pro-life “Heartbeat Bill,”
legislation to place “In God We Trust” in the Senate Chamber, and most
recently, 2025 legislation aimed at returning prayer and the Ten
Commandments to public schools.
“I am proud to once again endorse Texas Lieutenant Governor, Dan
Patrick, for Re-Election. As Texas Chair of our Presidential Campaigns
in 2016, 2020, and 2024, Dan has been an incredible friend to our
Movement, helping us WIN BIG in the Primaries and General Elections. In
his next Term, Dan will fight tirelessly alongside of us to Secure the
Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations,
Champion School Choice, Support our Great Military/Vets, Restore
American Energy DOMINANCE, and Strongly Protect our always under siege
Second Amendment. Dan Patrick has my Complete and Total Endorsement – He
will never let you down!” Trump added in a separate post.
President Trump has long maintained a commanding presence over the
Texas political landscape, leveraging his influence among Republican
voters to serve as a guiding hand in local, state, and federal contests.
His ability to mobilize the party’s base has consistently shaped
election outcomes across the Lone Star State, making his approval a
coveted asset for any conservative candidate, analysts say.
Following the formal announcement of his support, both Governor
Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Patrick took to X to express their
gratitude, acknowledging the significance of the endorsements as they
look toward their respective re-election bids. This public exchange
shows the enduring alliance between the U.S. Commander-In-Chief and
Texas leadership.
“Thank you President Trump for your endorsement and for standing
strong with Texas. You have our back and Texas will always have yours,”
Abbott responded back.
Following the initial announcement, Trump also amplified the unified
message by circulating Patrick’s official response across his own media
channels as well.
“From Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: ‘Mr. President, This is what I shared with you.
1. Your overall support with Republicans is 89% in Texas. With those who identify as conservatives it’s 97%.
2. I tested 21 messages of my accomplishments. All were received well.
However the #1 reason people will vote for me is YOU. It’s the top message above any policy issue.’”
The Los Angeles mayoral race just got a lot more interesting — and a
lot louder. Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into the contest
by endorsing Mayor Karen Bass,
and instead of closing ranks, the move
lit a fire under Spencer Pratt, the
reality-star-turned-mayoral-candidate who is riding a viral ad and a
surprising fundraising haul. If you thought endorsements from national
figures would calm local politics, you clearly haven’t been paying
attention.
Harris’ endorsement and Bass’ response
Former
Vice President Kamala Harris issued a public endorsement praising Mayor
Karen Bass for declines in homelessness and public-safety gains, calling
Bass “the leader Los Angeles needs right now.” Mayor Karen Bass quickly
amplified the endorsement, saying she was “deeply honored” and framing
it as proof that her approach makes the city safer and more affordable.
That might read well on a campaign press release, but endorsements from
Washington heavyweights rarely translate to votes on the ground —
especially when voters are worried about fires, crime, and
affordability.
Spencer Pratt’s viral ad: popcorn-ready politics
Enter
Spencer Pratt, Los Angeles mayoral candidate, who put out a blunt
30-second ad that has racked up millions of views. Pratt stands in front
of mansions he says belong to city leaders, then shows the trailer on
the burned-out lot where his home once stood and says, “They don’t have
to live in the mess they’ve created.” The spot is simple, angry, and it
connects — which is why Pratt also reported roughly $540,000 in recent
fundraising, outpacing others in the short window. He didn’t just accept
Harris’ endorsement of Bass; he scorched it, accusing the mayor of
covering up fire-related failures and even making the eyebrow-raising
claim that Harris benefited financially. Those are big allegations, and
voters deserve answers, but the larger point is clear: Pratt has turned
attention into momentum.
Why this matters for the Los Angeles mayoral race
Local
polls show a lot of undecided voters in this crowded primary, and
prediction markets and reporting suggest the race is fluid. Endorsements
help with celebrity and donor optics, but they don’t fix potholes,
clear brush where wildfires start, or make neighborhoods feel safer.
Pratt’s populist pitch — messy, theatrical and occasionally unhinged —
is tapping into real frustration. That’s why the Harris-Bass embrace may
have backfired politically; instead of solidifying Bass’ lead, it
pushed a rival into the spotlight and forced voters to weigh national
politics against local performance.
With the primary approaching,
Los Angeles voters should demand specifics, not stagecraft. Ask for the
emails, the timelines, the after-action reports, and the budgeting plans
for homelessness and public safety. If Pratt’s surge fades when pressed
for policy, call him out. If Bass can show a credible record and plans
that work beyond press releases and endorsements, she should say so
plainly. Either way, this race just became a real test of whether
Angelenos want more of the status quo — or a noisy, outspoken outsider
who says he’ll clean up the mess he points to. Popcorn optional,
scrutiny mandatory.
Spirit Airlines has abruptly stopped flying and started an “orderly
wind‑down” of operations, leaving travelers stranded and a lot of
political finger‑pointing in its wake. The airline’s statement says all
Spirit flights are cancelled and customers should not go to the airport.
The question now is simple: who — if anyone — is responsible for this
mess?
Watch Ben Shapiro’s Take
Ben
Shapiro, founding editor‑emeritus of The Daily Wire and host of The Ben
Shapiro Show, lays out a blunt thesis in his new reaction video: “Ben
Shapiro breaks down the death of Spirit Airlines and exposes how the
left’s radical antitrust policies effectively killed the company by
blocking the free market from saving it.” That’s the thesis on the table
— a tidy, political explanation that pins Spirit’s collapse on the
federal government’s antitrust fight that stopped Jet Blue’s acquisition.
How Antitrust Decisions and Politics Entered the Story
The
antitrust backdrop is not imaginary. The Department of Justice sued,
and a federal judge blocked JetBlue’s roughly $3.8 billion offer to buy
Spirit. The DOJ at the time hailed the ruling as “a victory for tens of
millions of travelers who would have faced higher fares and fewer
choices,” according to the Justice Department’s statement. Critics now
argue that blocking the deal removed one obvious private‑sector lifeline
for a struggling ultra‑low‑cost carrier. And yes, that includes the
kind of political grandstanding you might expect — Senator Elizabeth
Warren publicly celebrated the merger being stopped, which critics point
to now as tone‑deaf given the collapse.
The Other Side: Fuel Prices, Failed Financing and Rescue Talks
Spirit’s
public statement names rising fuel costs and an inability to secure new
financing as the immediate causes. Reporting indicates late rescue
talks, including a White House effort to find roughly $500 million in
support, fell apart before Spirit began winding down, and Transportation
Secretary Sean Duffy has said the administration engaged in
discussions. There are also hard numbers to keep in mind: outlets cite
thousands of stranded passengers and an estimated roughly 17,000 jobs
affected when contractors are included. So if you prefer a puzzle with
more than one piece, this one has plenty.
What This Means for Flyers, Workers and Accountability
Here’s
the blunt truth: government action has consequences. If you cheer
regulatory victories without asking whether they destroy the very
options that could save jobs and protect consumers, you’re celebrating a
pyrrhic victory. Regulators argued they protected competition; critics
argue they removed a buyer. The sensible response is to demand clarity
and accountability — not virtue signaling. Whether your focus is lower
fares or preserving private‑sector rescues, voters and travelers deserve
policies that actually work, not slogans that sound good on cable TV.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former New York City
Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical condition at a hospital in West Palm
Beach, according to his spokesman.
Giuliani was admitted to the emergency room over the weekend and is currently being treated in the intensive care unit.
Earlier Sunday, he was placed on a ventilator after experiencing
severe respiratory distress, according to a source close to the mayor.
His condition is said to be stable.
Giuliani’s spokesman Ted Goodman issued the following statement Sunday evening on X: “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.
"Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his
life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of
strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for
America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani.”
Giuliani’s health complications may be linked to chronic lung issues
and are believed to stem from exposure during the aftermath of the Sept.
11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
As mayor at the time, Giuliani was frequently present at ground zero,
where first responders and recovery workers were exposed to toxic dust
and debris.
The long-term health impact of those exposures has been well documented.
Thousands of firefighters, police officers, construction workers, and
volunteers later developed respiratory illnesses, cancers, and other
chronic conditions attributed to inhalation of hazardous materials in
the days, weeks, and months following the attacks.
Giuliani, 81, has remained a prominent political figure in recent years.
He has been staunch supporter of Donald Trump and served as one of Trump’s personal attorneys during his 45th presidency.
In that role, Giuliani became a central figure in efforts to
challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election, acting as a
leading public voice in legal strategies aimed at contesting the
outcome.
Trump reacted to the news in a social media post.
"Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in
the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in
critical condition. What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the
Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT
EVERYTHING!" said in a post on Truth Social.
He added, "They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of
stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at
Rudy. So sad!"
Following the election, Giuliani faced a wave of legal challenges,
including lawsuits and professional disciplinary actions tied to his
election-related work.
Despite those challenges, Giuliani continued to maintain a presence in political and media circles.
Giuliani has been a long-time contributor to Newsmax and his popular podcast show airs weekly on Newsmax2, the network’s streaming channel.
His son, Andrew Giuliani,
has also been active in politics and heads
the Trump administration’s planning for the World Cup set for this
summer.
“Rudy Giuliani has been one of the strongest people I ever met,”
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy said. “We are hopeful and praying he makes a
comeback as he has so often in the past.”
