US midterms

The US midterms are approaching, with redistricting and campaign finance emerging as key issues. In Tennessee, the Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map that notably divides the state's sole Black majority district, a move occurring after the US Supreme Court eased Voting Rights Act restrictions. Concurrently, the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC is reportedly channeling millions of dollars through shell political action committees with misleading names to influence election outcomes, particularly targeting critics of Israeli policy. This strategy aims to conceal spending and impact the results of the upcoming elections. These developments highlight the ongoing battles over electoral maps and the significant role of money in shaping the political landscape as the midterms draw nearer.