California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new warning to President Donald Trump over his push for Texas Republicans to redraw congressional districts in the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Why It Matters

Republicans in Texas set off a firestorm when they kicked off an effort last month to redistrict the Lone Star State to gain five more GOP seats in the House of Representatives, a move supported by Trump.

The move prompted Democrats in the Texas legislature to leave the state, denying Republicans the quorum necessary to vote on Trump's plan. The president's maneuver spurred Democratic governors across the country, including Newsom, to pledge retaliatory redistricting in their states to offset potential GOP gains in the House.

What To Know

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