"This is a guy who lays claim to want to get a Nobel Prize, sitting there and bending his knee to Mr. Putin," Newsom told a fired-up crowd.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is challenging Donald Trump and Texas Republicans over their redistricting plan, signaling a more aggressive stance for Democrats. He vowed to 'match fire with fire,' criticizing his rivals as 'cheaters' and 'cowards.

California Gov. Newsom sets Nov. 4 vote on redistricting plan to counter GOP efforts; maps may drop Aug. 15. Critics call it a power grab.

A new poll showed widespread support for the state's independent redistricting commission, which could temporarily take a back seat.

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently shared a proposal to redraw congressional districts in his state while mocking Donald Trump on social media.

The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.