Florida lawmakers approve redistricting to help Republicans

Florida lawmakers approved new congressional maps that could help Republicans maintain control of the US House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. The move comes after the US Supreme Court limited the ability of lawmakers to consider racial makeup when drawing voting districts. The new map, which reduces Democratic-leaning districts in Tampa and Orlando, is expected to be signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This redistricting effort follows a national trend where states are redrawing maps to favor their political parties.