Jeffries Spars with CBS Amid Redistricting Push

The Supreme Court's recent ruling cleared the way for mid-decade redistricting, prompting Republican-led Louisiana and Democratic-led Virginia to move to reshape House maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Maryland Democrats, including Gov. Wes Moore, are prepared to redraw congressional maps to potentially net an extra seat, though Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson opposed immediate redistricting. Jeffries sparred with CBS host Margaret Brennan after saying President Trump would "rig" the midterms, later clarifying he meant Republican-led partisan gerrymandering nationwide and insisting Democrats would seek fair maps. The interview drew criticism for Brennan's confrontational style, and some commentators argued Jeffries' position risked appearing inconsistent because Democrats in blue states have pursued redistricting. Conservative commentators used the exchange to highlight media-bias concerns. Reporting that Paramount has shown interest in Bari Weiss and her potential role at CBS further intensified debate over neutrality and journalistic standards.