In today’s edition of the NBC News Politics team’s newsletter, From the Politics Desk, Republicans are escalating their efforts to rein in the judiciary amid court rulings that have halted President Trump’s agenda. Speaker Mike Johnson floated the idea of eliminating some federal courts, while House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is exploring legislative remedies. However, it remains unclear whether there is enough support within the GOP to defund courts. Additionally, House GOP leaders are considering a bill to limit district court judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election will test whether Democrats can maintain their advantage in off-year elections. Recent trends have shown Democrats excelling in contests with higher-educated and higher-income voters, with a sharp increase in voter engagement since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Democrats have relied heavily on these demographics in recent elections, particularly in areas with a high concentration of white voters with college degrees. This has been a key factor in Democrats winning special and off-year elections, but the challenge remains for them to translate this advantage into victory in larger, more traditional election cycles.
In other news, Republican leaders are concerned about a fundraising disparity in a special House election in a deep-red Florida district, the FBI has launched a task force to investigate attacks on Tesla cars as domestic terrorism, job applications from agencies targeted by the Department of Government Efficiency have spiked, and Democratic governors are focusing on initiatives to reach male voters following shifts in support after the 2024 election.
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