BREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks out after the state legislature passed a redistricting plan in response Texas’ effort to advance its controversial electoral map. "We got here because the president of the United States is struggling," Newsom said. | MS NOW

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced the "Election Rigging Response Act," a direct response to Republicans' efforts in Texas to draw their congressional maps for electoral advantage. California will hold a special election in November, asking voters to approve new maps designed to help Democrats win additional U.S. House seats in 2026. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/newsom-announcement-redistricting-fight/ | NewsNation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement that he is moving forward with a redistricting plan in the state is “troubling,” says GOP California Rep. Kevin Kiley, arguing “the voters have already decided this.” “It’s exactly the wrong thing for our state right now,” he tells CBS News’ Major Garrett on “The Takeout.” | CBS News