Trump’s next redistricting target

And Trump wants to rebrand his 'big, beautiful bill' amid poor polling |

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 THE LATEST Trump's Indiana redistricting push shows his fear of midterm voters By James Downie Trump's Indiana redistricting push shows his fear about midterm voters By James Downie The White House had two major events on the schedule Tuesday. The first was important to President Trump's ego: a televised cabinet meeting in which various secretaries lavished him with praise for several hours. The second was important to the rest of the country: administration officials meeting with Indiana lawmakers, as the White House pressures them into redrawing the state's congressional maps ahead of next fall's midterms.   The contrast was telling: Though Trump and his acolytes claim to the cameras that he is the most successful and most popular president ever, their fears of voters' upcoming verdicts suggest they don't believe their own hype.   Formally, the White House invitation to the Indiana lawmakers did "not include redistricting as a topic of discussion," according to the Indianapolis Star. However, the Star notes, "the visit comes just weeks after Vice President JD Vance visited the Indiana Statehouse to speak with Gov. Mike Braun and Republican legislative leaders about redrawing the Hoosier State's congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections." And Politico reported last week that both Trump's political operation and MAGA influencer Charlie Krik have floated primarying Indiana Republicans who don't go along with drawing new maps.   This is a preview of James Downie's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES RYAN TEAGUE BECKWITH Trump's trade war has come to your Etsy shopping cart The abrupt end of the de minimis tariff exemption is having chaotic effects. Read more.  NOAH BOOKBINDER The brazenness of Trump's profiteering is a billion-dollar scandal hiding in plain sight After leaving office in 2001, Bill Clinton signed a "record book deal" for $10 million. The amount of money Trump has made has no historical equivalent. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Trump appointee calls out Trump administration's efforts to 'smear' judges Trump fabricates a popular mandate to justify his subversion of democracy. Read more. DAVID J. BIER New research indicates Trump's war on immigrants has little to do with fighting crime New research further debunks the Department of Homeland Security's claims about immigrants and crime. Read more.   TOP VIDEOS WAY TOO EARLY Trump wants to rebrand his 'big, beautiful bill' amid poor polling WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS  Fed Gov. Cook to sue over Trump's attempt to fire her WATCH NOW ALL IN Hayes blasts Trump: 'Most pro-criminal president of my lifetime' WATCH NOW MORNING JOE AP freelancer, Reuters cameraman, Al Jazeera journalist among those killed in Gaza WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC This week on "The Best People," Nicolle Wallace speaks with writer and producer Phil Rosenthal to discuss his belief in food as the great connector, the need to replace the manosphere with the "lady-sphere," and how diners might just save the world. Listen now, and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and bonus content. On Saturday, October 11, don't miss the chance to attend "MSNBCLIVE '25," our second live community event featuring more than a dozen of our hosts in New York City. "MSNBCLIVE '25" will unite anchors, experts, and fans in an immersive, in-person experience centered on the pressing issues facing Americans today. Go to msnbc.com/live25 to buy your tickets now.    MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE