Obama’s comments came on the same day that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced his decision to pursue a state ballot initiative to offset Republicans’ controversial redistricting ploy in Texas. If approved, the plan would target five House Republicans in the Golden State.

Former President Barack Obama accused Lone Star State Republicans of seeking to engage in gerrymandering in "a power grab that undermines our democracy"

Democrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.

The topic of redistricting has been at the national forefront since Texas unveiled an aggressive plan to strip the Democrats of five congressional seats

Texas Republicans have ended a legislative session without approving new congressional maps but quickly began another intended to satisfy President Trump’s wishes.

Primetime' for a conversation about the ongoing Trump-backed redistricting efforts in Texas as his colleagues prepare to return to the state. He also talks about the Trump-Putin summit, calling it a "stunning disappointment.