congress. the washington post reports most of these cases, if voting rights advocates are successful, could give democrats an opportunity to gain states in the house. these cases, which originated in places like floridalouisiana, and alabama involve so-called opportunity districts. if democrats win those elections, those five seats will make a difference for 2024 and one could argue said our democracy. republicans know this all too well, which is why they're doing everything in their power to attempt to gerrymander their way into keeping hold of the house. it is what republicans and alabama or indirect defiance of the supreme court. it is on our courts and judges to follow the example of the case in alabama. they should strike down these gerrymandered maps, side with democracy, and just give the people what they want. free, fair elections. it's simple. representation. just over seven hours until the government shutdown, folks. the senate is under intense pressure to pass the house short term funding bill. we'll look at it across the finish line before midnight? we'll break you developments. the senate is in a pretense right now, but democrats are paddling and calling on another. coming up next, donal