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Newsom responds to Texas redistricting efforts

‘Two can play this game’: Newsom responds to Texas redistricting efforts

In an effort to protect Republicans’ House seats in the 2026 midterms, Donald Trump’s White House is aggressively pushing for redistricting in Texas that would allow the GOP to pick up five additional seats in the state.

The Hill on MSN · 7h

‘Two can play that game’: Newsom hits Trump push to gain House seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday that “two can play that game” after President Trump said he’s vying to pick up five House seats in Texas during a mid-cycle redistricting. “Trump

Salon on MSN · 1d

Trump floats controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Newsom threatens retaliation

President Donald Trump told Texas Republicans on Tuesday that they would get five new seats as a part of the state’s redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. First reported by Punchbowl News,

Trump, Gavin Newsom and Republicans

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Gavin Newsom's warning to Donald Trump over plan for Texas Republicans

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning to President Donald Trump and Texas Republicans amid growing attempts at redrawing Texas's congressional districts to further favor Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. A spokesperson for Newsom told Newsweek his office is "closely tracking what Texas does" and "exploring potential options."

Orange County Register · 20d

What Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest feud with President Donald Trump could signal for 2028

To many, Newsom has positioned himself as the face of the Trump resistance movement. But is it still too early in the 2028 game to matter?

Politico · 1mon

After Trump sends in National Guard, Dems object and Republicans blame Gavin Newsom

Marines have been put on "prepare to deploy" orders for a potential move to Los Angeles, a Defense official said.

Opinion

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Newsom threatens Texas over power grab. He’s blowing smoke

If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it's not in the governor's power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.

LAist on MSN2d

California's climate laws get a skeptical second look — from Democrats

California Democrats have made a series of moves to blunt or roll back environmental laws. What's behind the shift?

Fox News1mon

GOP lawmaker flips script on Newsom, Bass by defining anti-ICE riots ...

Politics GOP lawmaker flips script on Newsom, Bass by defining anti-ICE riots with 1 word 'When people are directly assaulting property and law enforcement, that's the very definition of ...

USA Today1mon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, GOP leaders in dogfight over LA protest

Gov. Gavin Newsom has clashed in several GOP officials over the hostile LA protests from Vice President JD Vance to U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.

AOL1mon

Trump, Newsom each play to base on immigration. It's risky ... - AOL

Trump and the GOP have long portrayed California as the epitome of bad governance. They've recently poured the blame on Newsom, who was first elected as governor to the nation's most populous ...

Bloomberg L.P.1mon

Trump Says He ‘Would’ Arrest Newsom, Heightening Tensions

President Donald Trump suggested California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested over his handling of unrest in Los Angeles, escalating his attacks on the state’s leaders.

USA Today1mon

Trump, Newsom each find support and face risks in immigration debate

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