A Republican proposal to reshape the map of the nation's capital is gaining attention after a major political setback in Virginia, where a referendum approved a new redistricting plan is expected to strengthen Democrats' hold on the state's congressional delegation.
The idea, branded the "Make D.C. Square Again Act," was introduced by Rep. Rich McCormick, a Georgia Republican, in response to a Virginia referendum that could shift as many as four U.S. House seats toward Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
