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Redistricting wars poised to ‘explode’ as California and Texas make their moves

It all amounts to the opening salvo in what is likely to become a national showdown to grasp power through gerrymandering.

Obama praises Newsom’s ‘responsible approach’ to California redistricting after Texas efforts

President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised California’s redistricting efforts, arguing that the state’s move is necessary to ...

Obama applauds Newsom's redistricting plan in CA; calls it 'smart, measured approach'

As redistricting battles continue to escalate across the nation, some big names are speaking out to voice their opinions.

Obama weighs in on Newsom’s California redistricting strategy amid Texas debate

Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates ...

How California bluffed its way into a redistricting war with Trump

So did California Democrats, especially Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a matter of weeks, they bluffed themselves into the marquee political contest of Trump’s second term, a high-voltage fight to shape the ...

Barack Obama reacts to Gavin Newsom's California redistricting play

Obama's comments came as efforts in Texas, encouraged by President Trump, aim to strengthen GOP control ahead of next year's ...

Obama backs Newsom's redistricting plan in California

Former President Barack Obama is backing California’s plan to counter mid-decade redistricting efforts by Republicans in ...

The fight over California redistricting enters new phase

California Democrats may have successfully muscled a new congressional map through the state legislature this week, but the ...