South Carolina Stalls Redistricting Amid GOP Hesitation and Trump Pressure

South Carolina lawmakers largely halted mid-decade redistricting, voting not to return to the Capitol to redraw the congressional map amid concerns the move could backfire on Republicans and boost Democrats; while some House members suggested a possible session later, Senate leaders remained cautious, Gov. McMaster deferred to the legislature, and Trump pressed for opportunities to reshape districts as part of broader national redistricting battles.