On Friday’s episode of HBO’s Real Time, host Bill Maher acknowledged that Democrats also engage in gerrymandering but argued that Republicans are now pushing it to “a different level.” The discussion centered on Texas’ current battle over redrawing congressional maps, with Maher calling it a familiar political pattern.
Dr. Phil McGraw’s media venture, Merit Street Media, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and launched a lawsuit against its primary distribution partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network. The Fort Worth-based media company, which began operations in early 2024, cited financial hardship and failed capital raises as key reasons behind its financial collapse.
Dr. Phil McGraw, widely known as a daytime TV personality, has taken on a new role by embedding himself with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago. McGraw joined ICE during targeted operations to arrest criminal illegal migrants, including those charged with serious crimes. A video of his participation, which aired on MeritTV, highlighted the dangers ICE agents face while enforcing immigration laws in sanctuary cities like Chicago.
