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California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, and Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have both pushed new congressional maps for their states. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images; Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images; Brandon Bell/Getty Images California and Texas, the country’s two most populous states, are getting closer to redrawing their congressional districts in a …

As California and Texas scramble to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, the race is underlining redistricting’s big role in determining political power. Texas took action after President Donald Trump directed Republican-controlled states to change where the district lines are drawn based on where the population is likely to vote Republican – a practice known as partisan …

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic Party members after claiming she was told she was committing a felony by participating in the meeting from a state Capitol bathroom.  Collier was speaking on a call with Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, Newsom, and several others while the Texas House of …

By Jeanne Kuang and Maya C. Miller, CalMatters Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio addresses the media during a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento on the current national redistricting battle between Democrats and Republicans on Aug. 18, 2025. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Republicans have …

The California state legislature was poised on Thursday to vote on a plan to redraw its congressional boundaries and create five potential new Democratic House seats – an answer to the Republican redistricting push in Texas, sought by Donald Trump, aimed at tilting the map in his party’s favor ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The nation’s two most populous …

California Senate embarks on Democrats’ redistricting plan, counter-punch to Texas  Reuters California supreme court rejects Republican effort to stop redistricting as legislature seeks vote on plan – live  The Guardian California Democrats prepare to pass their redistricting plan after Texas House approves new maps  CNN Newsom’s backroom gerrymander gamble betrays voters and dismantles democracy  Fox News Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political …

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. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, announced a run for Texas attorney general Thursday, joining a crowded Republican primary …

Chip Roy, conservative antagonist in Washington, launches bid for Texas attorney general  Politico Texas Rep Chip Roy announces run for state attorney general to replace Ken Paxton  Fox News Chip Roy launches Texas attorney general bid  The Hill U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general  The Texas Tribune Congressman Chip Roy Launches Bid for Texas Attorney General  The …

Texas and California Race Forward With Rival Redistricting Efforts  The New York Times Texas Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map requested by Trump  The Guardian Democrats across US rip Texas House passage of new congressional lines  The Hill Texas lawmakers approve new electoral map favouring Republicans  BBC Trump celebrates ‘big’ Texas victory that could bolster GOP majority and more top headlines  Fox News Source link

Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms  Houston Chronicle Judge Halts Texas Law Mandating the Ten Commandments in School  The New York Times Judge rules that some Texas schools don’t have to display Ten Commandments in classrooms  CNN Texas can’t require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, judge says  NBC News The Ten Commandments and a “secular …