KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The battle over Missouri’s congressional boundaries is heating up — and a new political showdown will soon unfold at the Capitol.

The plan to change the Missouri congressional map will soon be tested as lawmakers head into a special session beginning Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City.

At the heart of the fight: whether to divide a Democratic stronghold like Kansas City in a way that could shift the state’s political balance.

"The whole idea is to divide Kansas City into smaller chunks and distribute to other districts so that Kansas City's vote is diluted," Dave Helling, a veteran journalist and political analyst said.

Republicans with backing from former President Donald Trump are spearheading the effort, viewing the redistricting as a way to gain an edge in the

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