Governor Gavin Newsom is escalating a political standoff with Texas, warning that California could redraw its own congressional maps in response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in the Lone Star State. Newsom’s statement  Speaking outside his estate, Newsom emphasized the urgency of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, calling them a crucial moment for American democracy. “If we don’t put a stake into the heart of this administration, there may not be an election in 2028,” Newsom said. “