The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump clobbered by avalanche of bad news capped by critical loss in Virginia
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Apr 22, 2026 
Ali Velshi, MSNOW chief data reporter who breaks down numbers and live returns. Tim Kaine, U.S. senator and former governor focused on Virginia law and foreign policy. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator known for consumer and financial reform. They discuss Virginia’s new congressional map, battles over gerrymandering and voting rights, Fed independence and Kevin Warsh’s hearing, and tensions with Iran.
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Trump Sparked A Redistricting Arms Race
- Donald Trump's push to redraw maps mid-decade triggered a nationwide redistricting arms race that mobilized Democratic countermeasures.
- Virginia's referendum and California's ballot response show voters can reverse partisan map advantages created by Trump's pressure on red states.
Voter Anger Fueled By Economic Numbers
- Public opinion and pocketbook pain have moved sharply against Trump, amplifying Democratic electoral energy ahead of midterms.
- AP polling cited: 33% approval overall, 30% approval on the economy, and 23% approval on cost of living, driving voter backlash.
Push For A Federal Anti Gerrymandering Law
- Pursue federal protections to ban partisan gerrymandering nationwide once Democrats control Congress and the White House.
- Elizabeth Warren urged a new Voting Rights Act to secure the right to vote, counting, and end gerrymandering beyond temporary state fixes.