California Gov. Newsom moves forward with putting proposed congressional maps on the ballot in Nov. 4 special election in attempt to counter GOP redistricting in Texas.

Even if Texas Republicans go through with their map, the state will still be less gerrymandered than California, Illinois or New York. | Opinion

Newsom has been drawing attention to and challenging Trump's initiatives with social media posts that directly mock his style

The governor must convince Californians to adopt a ballot initiative allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps and neutralize GOP gains in Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats urged Republicans to stand down and avoid a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses.

Gavin Newsom wants to be the new Donald Trump. No, California's governor isn't moving to the right or cracking down on illegal immigration -- quite

California’s governor joins Democrats nationally in wanting to stop the president’s aggressive MAGA-based agenda.

At a press conference Thursday, Newsom defended both the redistricting plan — now set for a November vote his team is calling "Liberation Day," a jab at Trump's use of the same phrase for his April tariff rollout — and his increasingly aggressive online presence.

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.

California has an overwhelmingly Democratic delegation in Congress. Gov. Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander.

Texas Democrats who left the state to stymie Republicans over redistricting have returned to Austin, ending a two-week standoff over President Donald Trump's plan to carve out five new GOP congressional seats.