Newsom takes on Texas Republicans, says he'll redraw California map if Texas redistricts

Republicans in Texas yesterday released the first draft of a new congressional map aimed at picking up five seats in next year's midterms. Texas Governor Greg Abbott added redistricting to the special session agenda at the urging of President Trump and his political team. Republicans currently control 25 of the 38 congressional districts in Texas.Under the new maps, the President Trump would have carried 30 of 38 seats, all by more than 10 points. House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff is in Texas meeting with De ...