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Redistricting fight erupts as Maryland Democrats move to redraw lone GOP House seat
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EXCLUSIVE: Maryland’s lone House Republican is pledging to take Democratic leaders in his state to court if they follow through on plans that could see him booted out of Congress next year.
Lawmakers in the Old Line State’s House of Delegates are set to take the first step toward drawing a new congressional map on Tuesday afternoon, which, if passed, would give Democrats an edge in every district in the state.
Currently, just one House Republican represents part of Maryland — House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md.
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Freedom Caucus Chair Rep. Andy Harris talks to reporters as he walks to the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on July 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
When asked about Democrats pushing the move last week, Harris took aim at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s Redistricting Advisory Commission.
“His partisan gerrymandering commission certainly lived up to its name,” Harris told Fox News Digital with a laugh. “They literally drew the district across a five-mile-long Bay Bridge to go into two other pieces of two other different counties.”
Harris pointed out that even Maryland’s Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, criticized the new map when it was released last week.
Gov. Wes Moore appears on “Meet the Press” in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 7, 2025. (Shannon Finney/NBC via Getty Images)
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“Look, the Senate president called it, and I quote, objectively unconstitutional. So Wes, we’ll see you in court,” the conservative caucus leader said.
Meanwhile, Moore is set to testify before a committee in the Annapolis State House on Tuesday, after which the panel will vote on whether to send the new map to the full House of Delegates for a vote.
He met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., at the U.S. Capitol last week to discuss the issue.
Maryland is the latest state wading into the redistricting war that has gripped the country.
The Maryland State House pictured on April 22, 2025. (Jonathan Newton/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
It began last year when Texas’ GOP-led legislature pushed through a new congressional map that could give Republicans as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives come the November midterms.
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California quickly followed suit with its own successful referendum to redraw its maps in favor of Democrats.
Democrats in Virginia are now eyeing ways to make their congressional map more favorable to Democrats, and North Carolina Republicans approved a new map late last year that would imperil the state’s lone House Democrat.
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What a World Cup ‘fan zone’ is and what Boston fans can expect in 2026
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The FIFA World Cup is coming to Massachusetts, and when it comes to having a place for people to hang out together, there will be a free fan zone where everyone can celebrate the big event.
Seven World Cup matches will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA this summer, and the first one is right around the corner, to be played on June 13, with Scotland taking on Haiti.
Fan Zones are a public space to watch the game for people who don’t have tickets to the actual game. Held in public places, they broadcast the mach on giant screens to offer an immersive experience to watch the game, according to FIFA>
“At the heart of FIFA Fan Festival Boston, (a) Cultural Showcase will ignite the stage with a vibrant celebration of the spirit, creativity, and cultural heartbeat of Boston and communities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” FIFA said.
Where will the fan zone be located when the World Cup games start in just 11 days?
Where is the World Cup fan zone going to be in Massachusetts?
The official FIFA Fan Festival for the 2026 World Cup in Boston will be located at Boston City Hall Plaza at 1 City Hall Sq. Boston, MA.
“The festival will run daily from June 12 through June 27, offering live match broadcasts, cultural showcases, food vendors, and entertainment,” according to FIFA.
The fan zone will open between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will stay open until after dark, between 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. according to reports.
Activities at the fan zone
Here are some of the offerings at the fan zone in Boston, according to the FIFA website:
- Live broadcasts: Giant outdoor screens that broadcast tournament matches in high-definition.
- Entertainment & music: Live concerts, DJ sets, and performances celebrating global culture.
- Interactive activations: Skills challenges, mini-pitches, inflatable games, and sponsor booths.
- Food & merch: International food stalls, local beverage offerings, and official tournament merchandise.
How to go to the fan zone
While the game is free, you do need to register in advance.
“You can select which days and matches you plan to attend through the FIFA World Cup Boston 2026 website or the Meet Boston events page. Up to six people can register on a single application,” the World Cup Boston website says.
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