Redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms is at the center of the political universe this week, and Vice President JD Vance's visit to Indiana on Thursday is a big signal the White House isn't backing off the strategy anytime soon.

Many countries with nominally healthy democracies have something the United States does not: A strong, independent election authority at the national level.

Barack Obama called Texas Republicans' push to add five new Republican congressional seats "a power grab that undermines our democracy."

Two prominent Democratic governors also warned they were ready to trigger redistricting in their states if Texas' off-cycle remap proceeds.