California passes bills to let voters redraw U.S. House maps in 2026, countering Texas’ planned redistricting to boost GOP seats.

The vote targets congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterms in a state where shifts could change control of the House of Representatives.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a series of bills calling for new congressional maps that could add up to five Democratic seats in Congress, a response to an ongoing, Trump-led effort in Texas to use redistricting there to carve out five additional GOP seats.

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic Party members after claiming she was told she was committing a felony.

The Hill's Drew Petrimoulx chats with National Political Reporter Julia Manchester about California Governor Gavin Newsom's (D) state-wide efforts in the redistricting battle with the GOP-controlled assembly in Texas and to discuss whether or not Newsom can fill the void missing within the Democratic party.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Fox News hosts Jesse Watters and Sean Hannity as he continues his Trump-like publications on social media.

California Governor Gavin Newsom unloaded on Republican lawmakers in Texas, who on Wednesday passed legislation creating five congressional districts more favorable to GOP candidates.