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California pushes left, Texas to the right, with US House control and Trump agenda in play

A political standoff in Texas over new U.S. House maps aimed at adding five Republican seats is poised to enter a new phase.

Poll: California voters back independent congressional maps, complicating Gavin Newsom’s redistricting push

The latest POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab survey found that strong majorities in both parties prefer an independent ...

California governor announces redistricting in response to Texas gerrymandering effort

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially called for a special election on redistricting in retaliation against Texas ...

Ken Calvert has served California for decades. 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 in Congress, Republican Rep. Ken Calvert decries the proposal that puts his ...

Texas, Florida hit with far more ICE arrests than California. But that's not the whole story

California arrests lag behind states such as Texas and Florida, because those states started with more arrests. They also ...

California lawmakers aim to release draft congressional maps Friday

California lawmakers aim to release draft congressional maps on Friday that would give Democrats an advantage in the 2026 ...

Texas, California lead nation on new version of Opportunity Zones

Houston has the highest number of eligible census tracts in Texas, and its metro could account for 25% of the state’s ...

Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster ...