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The Fox News Rundown

Redistricting Wars Set the Stage for 2026

The Fox News Rundown

FOX News Podcasts

News, Daily News, Politics

3.4 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Last year's push to redraw congressional maps was designed to reshape the battlefield for the 2026 midterm elections, with Texas leading a GOP-backed effort that quickly triggered counter-moves by Democrats in states like California. The unusual mid-decade redistricting fight spread to several other states, drew sharp political backlash, and has already landed in court, with the Supreme Court allowing Texas’ new map to remain in place for now. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joins the Rundown to break down whether these map changes will actually move the needle in the midterms. It’s that time of year when millions of Americans resolve to change their habits—aiming to lose weight, eat better, and exercise more. But keeping those resolutions can be hard, especially when you’re bombarded with temptation and conflicting advice about how to stay healthy. “The Cheat Code Coach” Pamela Goldstone joins special guest host Dana Perino to discuss the best techniques for getting in shape and feeling better in 2026. The certified nutrition coach and personal trainer also shares some tips for managing your time, boosting energy levels, and avoiding the pitfalls of junk food, busy schedules, and modern technology. Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Katherine Timpf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

I'm Stuart Vonney.

0:01.0

I'm Harris Faulkner.

0:02.1

I'm Brian Kilmead, and this is the Fox News Rundown.

0:09.2

Friday, January 2nd, 2026.

0:12.0

I'm Jessica Rosenthal.

0:13.6

Last year's effort to redraw congressional maps was meant to impact the outcome of this year's midterms.

0:19.4

So will it?

0:20.4

When the White House really started pushing for this,

0:22.7

they really were hoping that they would gain an extra advantage in the House to such a significant

0:27.4

degree that it might shield them from a Democratic House wave in November 2026.

0:32.3

I'm Dana Perino. For those of you who are eager to hit the reset button in 2026 and improve your health and well-being,

0:40.4

we may have a cheat code just for you.

0:43.4

You know, you could train to perfection.

0:45.3

You could train like an athlete.

0:46.5

If you don't have the nutritional side dialed in, then we're fighting an uphill battle.

0:50.7

And I'm Kat Timp.

0:52.1

I've got the final word on the Fox News rundown.

0:58.7

Last year's redistricting push began with Texas and President Trump was rooting for it, saying

1:03.8

back in August that the GOP was entitled to five additional congressional seats. He had said

1:08.9

due to his wide margin of victory in Texas in

1:11.2

2024 and because of Democrats gerrymanders of other blue states, a mid-decade redrawl was justified,

1:17.4

saying outside the White House this past July. Texas would be the biggest one and that'll be five.

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