'Playing with fire': Newsom urges Trump to abandon partisan redistricting fight

5 articles, oldest first.

1. Newsweek

   Newsom threatens response in Texas redistricting battle: "We will nullify" ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Aug 8, 2025

   Newsweek's feed description

   Newsom said his state will move forward with plans for a November special election that would allow Democrats to redraw congressional maps.

2. PBS NewsHour

   'Playing with fire': Newsom urges Trump to abandon partisan redistricting fight ↗ (opens PBS NewsHour)

   Published Aug 10, 2025

   PBS NewsHour's feed description

   Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's favor.

3. The Boston Globe

   Newsom urges Trump to abandon redistricting fight as Texas Republicans remain stymied on new maps ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)

   Published Aug 10, 2025

   The Boston Globe's feed description

   Texas Democratic lawmakers remain outside of the state in an attempt to deny their GOP colleagues the quorum to vote on an aggressive redistricting play.

4. NBC Los Angeles

   'You are playing with fire.' Gov. Newsom urges President Trump to stand down on Texas redistricting ↗ (opens NBC Los Angeles)

   Published Aug 10, 2025

   NBC Los Angeles's feed description

   California Gov. Newsom urged Republicans to stand down and avoid a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses over redistricting.

5. Anchorage Daily News

   California Gov. Newsom urges Trump to abandon redistricting fight as Texas Republicans remain stymied on new maps ↗ (opens Anchorage Daily News)

   Published Aug 10, 2025

   Anchorage Daily News's feed description

   Newsom, a Democrat, said he would abandon his own redistricting push if Trump and Republicans stand down.