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Trump slams Indiana Republicans for not moving forward with redistricting effort
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Trump slams Indiana Republicans for not moving forward with redistricting effort

President Donald Trump is warning Indiana Republicans that anyone who opposes a new redistricting push could face a primary challenge, escalating tensions inside the party. Trump’s comments on Sunday came after Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said Friday that there was not enough support in the chamber to move forward with redistricting.Trump singled out Bray directly, accusing him of jeopardizing Republicans’ chances of controlling the U.S. House after the 2026 midterms."Any Republican that votes against this important redistricting, potentially having an impact on America itself, should be PRIMARIED," Trump said on Truth Social.RELATED STORY | Indiana Republicans will not push forward with redistricting, Senate official saysHe also took aim at Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, who called a special session to pursue redistricting after pressure from the Trump administration."Governor Mike Braun, perhaps, is not working the way he should to get the necessary Votes," Trump said. "Considering that Mike wouldn’t be Governor without me (Not even close!), is disappointing!"Redistricting battles are playing out across the country. Republican-led legislatures in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina have worked to craft maps favorable to the GOP.Meanwhile, Democrats in California advanced their own strategy in response to Republicans: A ballot measure passed in November that gives the party a favorable map and could allow Democrats to pick up as many as five seats in 2026.There are currently 219 Republicans and 214 Democrats in the House

US Border Patrol agents will be sent to Charlotte, local sheriff says
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US Border Patrol agents will be sent to Charlotte, local sheriff says

The Trump administration will deploy federal Border Patrol agents to Charlotte, North Carolina, for its ongoing immigration crackdown as early as this weekend, according to Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The sheriff said he was contacted by two federal officials and was told U.S. Border Patrol agents could arrive Saturday or the beginning of next week. However, details plans were not disclosed.Some local officials said they've already received unconfirmed reports of plainclothes officers in various neighborhoods. RELATED STORY | Judge orders daily meetings with official running Chicago immigration crackdownThe deployment to the Queen City comes after border patrol agents spent about a month in Chicago, prompting protests and demonstrations. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein have not said if they received the same intel. In a presser expressing opposition to the deployment, Charlotte City Council Member-Elect JD Mazuera Arias said, "This is not about public safety. It is not about finding criminals. It is about fear. It is by quotas, and it's about control."Other state and local officials released a statement earlier this week in solidarity with their immigrant communities. "More than 150,000 foreign-born residents live in our city, contributing billions to our economy and enriching every neighborhood with culture, hard work, and hope," it stated. "Our message is simple: Mecklenburg County and Charlotte are communities of belonging. We will stand together, look out for one another, and ensure that fear never divides the city we all call home."

How these parents learned their baby had botulism after drinking recalled formula
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How these parents learned their baby had botulism after drinking recalled formula

Hannah Everett is a first-time mom, but she said she knew in her gut something was wrong with her 4-month-old baby, Piper. She never could have guessed the issue would be her organic baby formula. Piper has been hospitalized at Golisano Children's at the University of Kentucky since Saturday, after Hannah discovered they had been using formula that was recalled for a potential link to cases of infant botulism. RELATED STORY | ByHeart recalls all of its infant formula products amid nationwide botulism investigation Everett said she first noticed Piper wasn't eating as much and was having fewer bowel movements. Everett's grandmother was babysitting Piper when a friend reached out to her about the ByHeart infant formula recall. "So I immediately texted my grandmother. I was like, you need to check the lot numbers on our cans, any cans in the trash, everything, and sure enough, it was an empty can that we had just completely finished," Everett said. The family had purchased the formula on Amazon, with no way of knowing it would later be linked to the type of bacteria that produces a toxin that causes botulism. Dr. Sean Michael McTigue, division chief of pediatric infectious disease at Golisano Children's at UK, emphasized that parents shouldn't panic over the recall. "The vast majority of babies who have eaten this formula are going to be fine. Infantile botulism, even with known exposure, is very rare," McTigue said. The doctor explained that infant botulism occurs when babies ingest spores that can germinate in the gut and produce the toxin, causing muscle weakness and other symptoms. In some cases, those symptoms could be severe. Parents should be alert for several warning signs of infant botulism, including: ConstipationInability to suck from a bottle or difficulty feedingTrouble swallowingPooling of breast milk or formula in the mouthDroolingGurgling or choking sounds when eatingBecoming weak and floppy "But if you have a baby who has become constipated and is now showing difficulty feeding, really, those gurgling noises, milk drooling from the mouth, the inability to suck and swallow normally, those would be things that would make a parent want to seek medical care because that is something that's not going to be normal," McTigue said. If warning signs are present, McTigue assured parents that infant botulism is treatable and babies recover fully with proper care. "What is absolutely known is that this is something that is completely reversible. So, with treatment, over time, as these neuromuscular junctions repair themselves, the full expectation is for that baby to return to 100% their normal healthy baseline," McTigue said. Meanwhile, Piper's IV has been removed and she's returning to her normal, smiley self. While she may need a short-term feeding tube, doctors tell the Everetts that she's on the mend. "So we did get lucky that one of my girlfriends saw it so quickly and we acted so quickly. People here at UK have just been amazing, so we've just been very lucky," Everett said. Everett said she's grateful she trusted her instincts and immediately sought medical care for her daughter. ByHeart has since expanded the recall to include all of its baby formula products amid the ongoing investigation into the infant botulism cases.

California votes to redraw its congressional districts, countering GOP moves in Texas
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California votes to redraw its congressional districts, countering GOP moves in Texas

Voters in California on Tuesday are projected to approve a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional maps, which could give Democrats a new five-seat edge in the House of Representatives.The redrawing is a response to similar GOP efforts in Texas, where Republicans recently redrew boundaries to strengthen their hold on key seats.Under the new rules, California will move forward with a redrawing of electoral districts only after GOP-led states do so first. Its changes would remain in force until elections in 2030.In August, Lawmakers in California approved a bill that stipulated if voters approved the new maps, they would be used for the 2026 midterms.RELATED STORY | California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' moveRedrawing congressional districts typically happens once a decade, based on data from the U.S. Census. California typically relies on an independent commission to outline its maps.But California Governor Gavin Newsom has said the change is a necessary counter to Republican efforts nationwide.“We can’t stand back and watch this democracy disappear district by district all across the country," Newsom said in August."Donald Trump, you have poked the bear and we will punch back."GOP election monitors draw concern from DemocratsIn October, the Department of Justice announced it would send federal election monitors to five counties in California, in response to a specific request from the California Republican Party.Because the election in California focused solely on state and local matters and not federal issues, it’s unusual for federal monitors to participate, experts say.“This is not a federal election. The US DOJ has no business or basis to interfere with this election. This is solely about whether California amends our state constitution,” echoed Brandon Richards, a spokesman for California Governor Gavin Newsom. “This administration has made no secret of its goal to undermine free and fair elections. Deploying these federal forces appears to be an intimidation tactic meant for one thing: suppress the vote."

Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral race
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Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral race

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, the Associated Press projects.He defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing to Mamdani in the Democratic primary. Cuomo, who received a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump despite their once-contentious relationship, failed to draw enough Republican support to mount a serious challenge.Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa also ran but struggled to gain traction throughout the campaign.RELATED STORY | Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win New Jersey gubernatorial raceMamdani, a 34-year-old assemblyman, built his campaign around making New York City more affordable, riding a wave of enthusiasm from progressive and younger voters.When sworn in, he will become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.RELATED STORY | Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia gubernatorial race, will be state's first female governorMamdani's victory is expected to have ripple effects well beyond New York City. Democrats will have to decide whether to embrace his democratic socialist blueprint for success or distance themselves from his more liberal views, which may be harder to sell in less progressive parts of the country.Republicans told Scripps News ahead of the election that they planned to tie Democrats to Mamdani ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win New Jersey gubernatorial race
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win New Jersey gubernatorial race

The Associated Press projects Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will win a close race to become the next governor of New Jersey.Sherrill defeated Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker who was running in his third consecutive race for governor.The victory marks the first time since 1961 that Democrats have won three consecutive terms in the New Jersey governor’s office.The outcome is seen in part as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s policies, signaling that voters chose to continue supporting Democratic leadership and priorities.Bomb threats cause disruptionNew Jersey Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way said bomb threats were emailed to polling places across the state on Tuesday.The threats caused temporary closures of polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. In some cases, voters were sent to different polling places nearby.Law enforcement said the threats were ultimately unfounded.Poll watchers in questionRepublicans nationally warned that they were concerned about election integrity in this year's contests. New Jersey's Republican Party requested monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice."We're going to have election integrity efforts all over this state," KC Crosbie, Republican National Committee co-chair, told Scripps News. "Whatever we have to do to protect the vote, we're going to protect the vote, because we found in 2024 that when we do that, we win elections."RELATED STORY | What Tuesday’s elections could mean for Trump, the GOP and Democrats’ future Experts told Scripps News Democrats were expected to perform well across the board on Tuesday.“Trump is failing politically," said Simon Rosenberg, a prominent Democratic strategist and media commentator. "He's unpopular. His agenda is even more unpopular than he is,” Rosenberg told Scripps News. “Between 60 and 70% of the country is not on board most of [Republicans'] agenda. And the Republican candidates in 2026 have to run on that agenda, not on Trump. And that agenda is much more unpopular than he is.”Analysts from both parties pointed to Democrats’ focused messaging on the economy and affordability as a key factor in their success.The high cost of living in New Jersey, where property taxes rank among the nation’s highest, was a central issue in the race. President Donald Trump, who endorsed Ciattarelli, said in a campaign phone call that he would work to lower energy and living costs.Still, strategists noted that Trump has been less visible on the campaign trail this cycle than in previous elections. The president never appeared in person to campaign for Ciattarelli.