A California legislative hearing turned into a shouting match Tuesday as a Republican lawmaker clashed with Democrats over a partisan plan to rewrite U.S. House maps to win Democrats more seats. A committee voted along party lines to advance a new congressional map in response to a Republican redistricting effort in Texas that President Donald Trump wants.

Texas Democrats have ended a two-week walkout that stalled efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S.

California Democrats unveiled a new congressional map that could give them five more seats, countering GOP redistricting in Texas and reshaping House control.

August 19, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, CA – On Monday, Assemblymember Marc Berma n (D-Menlo Park), alongside Speaker Rivas and members of the Legislature, took a stand against President Trump and his assault on democracy.

Lawmakers could pass a measure before the end of their annual session in mid-September, though the details remain unsettled.

California Democrats released proposed congressional redistricting maps as their fight with Trump and Texas escalates.

SACRAMENTO, California — California Democrats on Friday finalized their plan to snatch five GOP House seats next year by redrawing the state’s congressional lines, according to a copy of the new House map and other documents submitted to the Legislature on behalf of the DCCC.