The Texas state legislature has moved forward with a plan to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, hoping to pick up more seats in the House of Representatives and secure the Republican majority there. This plan was pushed for by Trump, the success of whose legislative agenda will be affected by the outcome of the 2026 election. In addition to the current Republican majority in the House being quite slim, midterm elections historically favor the minority party

Currently, there is an expansive and unmet need for mental health support in the US. An estimated 49.5% of teens have experienced a mental health disorder in their lives, and 17% of high schools don’t have a counselor.