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WATCH: Newsom announces California is moving ahead on response to Texas redistricting

By Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026.

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

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

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

Judge to hear case on whether Trump violated federal law with National Guard deployment in LA

By Janie Har, Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

A federal judge will hear arguments on whether military troops deployed by the Trump administration to Los Angeles violated a federal law that bars troops from conducting law enforcement duties within the country.

New study shows how climate change is driving wildfire season to start earlier in California

By Gavin D. Madakumbura, Alex Hall, The Conversation

Parts of California are seeing fire season start more than 10 weeks earlier now than in the 1990s. Two authors of a new study explain how climate warming has been driving this trend and why it's likely to continue.

‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

The Gifford Fire in Southern California has reached “megafire” status, burning an area bigger than Atlanta. Megafires, which burn more than 100,000 acres, have become increasingly common in recent years. A new book, “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in…

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Trump administration seeks $1B settlement from UCLA, White House official says

By Jocelyn Gecker, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, weeks after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations.

Texas Democrats decamp to California as Republicans warn of more escalations

By Jim Vertuno, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers continued their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle…

Thousands evacuate from fast-growing brush fire north of Los Angeles

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon and grew to more than 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers) by 11 p.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department.