The agency intervened in a lawsuit brought by the California Republican Party seeking to throw out a map, approved last week by the state’s voters, that would redraw House districts to favor Democrats.
The agency intervened in a lawsuit brought by the California Republican Party seeking to throw out a map, approved last week by the state’s voters, that would redraw House districts to favor Democrats.
On Thursday, the Justice Department announced it would join a lawsuit filed by the California Republican Party that aims to block new voter-approved congressional maps championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat.
Dana Williamson, a top Democratic consultant in California, was accused of conspiring to skim over $200,000 in campaign funds that belonged to a Biden administration official.
Dana Williamson, a top Democratic consultant in California, was accused of conspiring to skim over $200,000 in campaign funds that belonged to a Biden administration official.
Christine Pelosi, a Democratic activist, announced that she would run for a California State Senate seat, ending speculation that she might try to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the House.
Christine Pelosi, a Democratic activist, announced that she would run for a California State Senate seat, ending speculation that she might try to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the House.
As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.
As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.
California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure that redrew the state’s congressional districts to help Democrats flip up to five seats next year.
“What a night for the Democratic Party — a party that is in its ascendancy, a party that’s on its toes, no longer on its heels,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday night.
The aggressive gerrymander could help Democrats flip as many as five House seats next year. While that could neutralize new maps in Texas, Republicans are redrawing more district lines elsewhere.
The aggressive gerrymander could help Democrats flip as many as five House seats next year. While that could neutralize new maps in Texas, Republicans are redrawing more district lines elsewhere.
Senator Alex Padilla was being urged to run for California governor by influential groups in his home state, but he ultimately decided to remain in Washington.
New regulations were supposed to ensure that homeowners in fire zones would have coverage available. But companies can still avoid serving many high-risk areas, a Times investigation found.
New regulations were supposed to ensure that homeowners in fire zones would have coverage available. But companies can still avoid serving many high-risk areas, a Times investigation found.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has attracted support for his redistricting ballot measure from voters outside of California. He could reap the benefits for a 2028 presidential run.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has attracted support for his redistricting ballot measure from voters outside of California. He could reap the benefits for a 2028 presidential run.
Small donors from across the country combined to give Gov. Gavin Newsom $38 million for a ballot measure intended to stop Republicans from retaining complete control of the federal government in 2026.
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