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After Virginia redistricting win, top House Democrat warns Republicans plans to redraw Florida maps could backfire – live

Apr 22, 2026Center Left

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battleVirginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’ll spend most of the day in meetings, but he’ll welcome the Social…

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