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California, Newsom and Congress

California's redistricting play sets up fight for control of Congress

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will advance a plan to draw new congressional maps — a move he claims will "end the Trump presidency" and flip the U.S. House to Democrats. Why it matters: Newsom's gambit escalates a red-versus-blue-state standoff ahead of the 2026 midterms — a fight that could decide control of Congress.

Orange County Register · 1d

Newsom’s congressional redistricting drive in California faces political and legal hurdles

Prolonged litigation could block Newsom’s plan from taking effect in 2026 even if he gains voter approval this year. This game is just beginning.

ABC · 2h

Newsom says California to draw congressional maps to 'END TRUMP PRESIDENCY'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said "WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY" and allow Democrats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Texas, California and Redistricting Fight

ABC News on MSN · 5h

Redistricting clash among lawmakers emerges in Texas, California

ABC News’ political director Averi Harper reports on efforts in Texas and California to redraw congressional maps.

GV Wire · 1h

Wired Wednesday: What's the Latest in California-Texas Redistricting Duel?

GV Wire's Bill McEwen talks with “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about how Texas and California want to redistrict congressional seats.

Bloomberg on MSN · 9h

Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Fight

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid a report they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that may end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.

The Press Democrat10m

This Republican lawmaker has served California for decades. Gov. Newsom’s plan could end his dominance

As Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with his redistricting plan to counteract Texas' push to eliminate five Democratic seats ...

California's redistricting push: Everything we know

California's Democratic leaders are pushing ahead with an effort to redraw the state's Congressional lines this year to try ...

2hon MSN

California redistricting battle: ‘Historic’ maps to end Trump presidency, claims Gavin Newsom; calls president as Donald ‘Taco’ Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state will redraw congressional maps, aiming to help Democrats regain control ...

1don MSN

5 things to know as California moves forward with redistricting

California Democrats are moving forward with plans to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps as a response to ...

California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early ...

A California special election for redistricting isn’t official yet — but OC’s registrar is already preparing

Bob Page, who oversees Orange County’s elections, says there wouldn’t be enough time to pull off an election if he waits for ...

47mon MSN

Newsom urges Illinois, NY to hurry-up on redistricting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday urged Illinois and New York to press ahead with redistricting efforts as GOP ...

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Dems claim early win on California gerrymandering

COMMON CAUSE EXPLAINS ITSELF: Common Cause, the good government group that walked back its opposition to California’s ...

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