Hoosier daddy? | The Playbook Podcast

The Indiana state Senate on Thursday rejected a proposed congressional map backed by President Donald Trump that would have all but guaranteed an additional two safe Republican seats, dealing a major blow to the president’s nationwide redistricting push. The rejection marks a rare loss for Trump during his second term, as state-level lawmakers flex their own political power in the face of an intense pressure campaign. Playbook’s Adam Wren and White House reporter Megan Messerly discuss why Indiana Republicans stiff-armed Trump and what it means for the midterm map. Chapters: 00:00 Indiana GOP rejects Trump-backed map 0:21 Why Indiana Republicans defied Trump 3:25 What it means for the 2026 midterms 6:41 Obamacare subsidies near expiration 7:44 How the White House is messaging health care 10:40 Zelensky’s new peace plan for Trump 11:47 Trump, Europe and Ukraine talks 14:00 Closing and farewell ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/