DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis faces pressure to redraw congressional districts in a special legislative session, with the outcome potentially influencing the balance of power in the U.S. House during Trump's second term. Democrats argue the redistricting violates Florida's anti-gerrymandering laws and threaten legal challenges, while Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, push for maps favoring GOP gains ahead of the 2026 midterms.