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What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?

Trump’s demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

What to know about the 2024 Republican National Convention in Wisconsin

Trump is set to be named the Republican presidential nominee at the convention, underscoring his control over the party.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2024

What does the end of Nikki Haley’s campaign mean for the Republican Party?

While Haley criticised former President Trump, she embraced many of his policies while failing to peel away supporters.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2024

Returning for a third term, Rep. Mike Levin aims for bipartisan bills in a GOP-controlled House

SAN DIEGO — After winning reelection to his swing district in coastal San Diego and Orange counties, Rep. Mike Levin is now preparing to confront environmental problems and veterans’ affairs in a divided Congress.

Tribune News Service · Nov 20, 2022

Democrat Mike Levin wins reelection in close race for California's 49th District

SAN DIEGO — Democrat Rep. Mike Levin won re-election to Congress representing a California coastal district that stretches from Del Mar into Orange County and had become a key battleground race in the fight for control of the House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

Election deniers lose key races in US midterm elections

Voters reject many Republican candidates who campaigned on false claims of election fraud.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022

Control of Congress matters. But which party now runs your state might matter more

In state-level races, Democrats defied expectations, but Republican incumbents held their ground. On the whole, red states continue to grow redder, and blue ones bluer.

WEKU · Nov 11, 2022

Dueling sports betting measures appear headed to defeat despite record spending, poll finds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Online sports gambling companies, California tribes and card rooms have spent more than $410 million on a pair of dueling ballot measures to legalize sports betting in person and online.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022

‘They aren’t watching’: January 6 panel fails to sway GOP voters

As Capitol riot hearings set to resume, experts say committee has not loosened Donald Trump’s grip on Republican Party.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022

Politicians try to connect on TikTok, but risk the dreaded eye roll

LOS ANGELES — As Megan Thee Stallion raps about her desires for a lover, a young woman records herself in her room, strutting toward her phone in sweatpants and a tank top.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022