RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday completed a retooling of part of the state's U.S. House map in hopes of picking up an additional GOP seat and helping President Donald Trump retain majority control of the lower chamber of Congress in next year's midterm elections.

The state House approved boundaries intended to impede next year's reelection of Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis, who currently represents more than 20 northeastern counties. The state Senate approved the plan along party lines Tuesday.

Republicans hold majorities in both General Assembly chambers, and Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is unable under state law to use his veto stamp on redistricting maps. So the GOP's proposal would be implemented following affirmative House votes — barrin

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