‘These are extraordinary times’: California unveils new maps to counter Texas gerrymandering

After leaving the state in protest of the Republican redistricting plan for two weeks, Texas Democrats plan to return home Monday as Governor Greg Abbott has called yet another special session of the state legislature. But the nationwide redistricting fight is far from over. Late last night, California Democrats released proposed maps that would likely flip five Republican held seats, giving Democrats 48 of the state's 52 districts, up from 43.It's a direct counter to Republican gains in Texas. State lawmak ...