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October 15, 2025

A big week in the battle for the House

Anna and Jake break down how the redistricting battles are shaping the 2026 landscape — with the Supreme Court hearing a pivotal Voting Rights Act case and state-level fights playing out coast to coast.

Plus: Day 15 of the government shutdown and Senate Majority Leader John Thune is trying a new strategy on defense spending.

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