Democrats, Texas and Gavin Newsom
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As Texas moves forward with an off-cycle redistricting to shore up Republicans’ narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom is plotting a Democratic response in California. But the state’s independent redistricting commission is a major obstacle.
Democratic leaders are feeling pressure to join a brewing redistricting battle that is threatening to upend the midterms landscape — an effort that is likely to slam into legal and political reality.
Texas Republicans are working to redraw their state's congressional lines, potentially helping the GOP squeeze multiple House flips.
Like Trump and MAGA, blue state legislators put their thumb on the scale. Shockingly, county registrars back the move.
Newsom’s next best defense is that killing this project is a “ gift to China ,” which probably makes sense in his internal communications meetings but does not connect in real life. China has the most advanced high-speed rail network in the world, but by invoking the Chinese, Newsom is simply highlighting how inept his administration is.
Three North Texas Lawmakers are among those taking a day trip to California to meet with Gov. Gavin Newsom as Texas ramps up mid-decade redistricting hearings. Gov. Greg Abbott placed congressional redistricting on a lengthy special session agenda for lawmakers.
California's affordability crisis could lead to more relaxed emissions standards, according to a plan introduced by state Democrats.
Homeless advocates are criticizing an executive order President Donald Trump signed this week to restore order