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California Democrats led by Gov. Gavin Newsom may upend the state’s mandate for independently drawn political districts as part of a brewing, national political brawl over the balance of power in Congress and the fate of the aggressive, right-wing agenda of President Trump and the GOP. The effort being considered by state Democratic leaders is specifically intended to reduce the …

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON — Before he called lawmakers back to Austin to redraw Texas’ congressional maps, Gov. Greg Abbott was …

Column | Texas goes back to future with controversial congressional redistricting  The Washington Post Newsom threatens to redraw California House maps in protest at Texas plan  The Guardian Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map to pick up more GOP seats. Here’s what to know.  CBS News Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back  ABC News Newsom Wants California …

Florida’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state’s current congressional redistricting map, rejecting a challenge over the elimination of a majority-Black district in north Florida that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The court, dominated by DeSantis appointees, ruled that restoration of the district that previously united Black communities from Jacksonville to west of Tallahassee, or across 200 miles …

Imagine a Washington in which President Trump was held to account. A Washington in which Congress doesn’t roll over like a dog begging for a treat. A Washington that functions the way it’s supposed to, with that whole checks-and-balances thing working. Enticing, no? Democrats need to win just three seats in 2026 to seize control of the House and impose …

Trump wants five-seat pickup from redraw of Texas congressional map  Politico White House eying five-seat GOP pickup in Texas in midterms as part of redistricting push  CNN As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response  The Texas Tribune President Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott adds to special session agenda  CBS News Democrats …