The California State Supreme Court denied a challenge from Republican state lawmakers to block Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to redistrict California's congressional map.

Former President Barack Obama has waded into states' efforts at rare mid-decade redistricting efforts, saying he agrees with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to alter his state's congressional...

If successful, Newsom’s plan would allow California to retain its current congressional maps if Texas and other states withdraw from any changes.