In Redistricting Battles, Here’s How Trump, Republicans and Democrats Are Faring NYT | Top Stories By: Nick Corasaniti and Tyler Pager 3 November 2025 at 18:02 President Trump is imploring lawmakers to redraw their congressional maps to stave off Democratic control of the House. But the debate over redistricting has revealed fissures within both parties. © Eric Lee for The New York TimesRetaining control of the House of Representatives during next year’s midterm elections is one of President Trump’s priorities.