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Trump could play politics with California disaster relief, emergency experts warn

For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says. Read More

How politics in California, Kansas could impact Indiana lawmakers' redistricting decision

Shifting political winds nationally could influence Indiana Republicans' decision next month on whether to draw new congressional maps mid-decade. Read More

What you need to know ahead of election night: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

A political giant to exit main stage

Notably, a political legend − known especially well to Northern California natives like myself − is on her way out. Here's the news. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a leading figure in the Democratic Party for ... Read More

California’s Proposition 50 passes, delivering major political win for Newsom

SAN DIEGO — California voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure Tuesday that allows the state to temporarily redraw its congressional districts to favor Democrats ahead of the midterm elections ... Read More

Pelosi exits stage left: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Scott Wong and Jonathan Allen break down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement decision. Plus, our campaign team, Congress team and Decision Desk analysts came together to ... Read More

Newsom set to rally Texas Dems with victory lap days after Prop 50 passes: 'California stepped up'

Gavin Newsom takes redistricting fight nationwide after California victory, heading to Texas rally as Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering efforts. Read More

Election 2025 recap: Democrats sweep California, NJ, Virginia races, reports say

Beals also noted a polling location change in Newport News, Virginia, after a driver crashed their vehicle into a planned voting location at Ivy Farms Community of Faith Church over the weekend. The ... Read More

Prop 50 passes in California, boosting Democrats in fight for US House control

California voters resoundingly approved Proposition 50, the ballot measure championed by Democrats to enact new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms — a fight that became as much a referendum ... Read More

Fox News Voter Poll: California voters OK congressional redistricting plan

California voters approve Proposition 50 to redraw congressional maps, expected to add Democratic seats in response to Republican redistricting efforts in Texas. Read More

Payback? Power grab? Proposition 50 is California’s political ink-blot test

Where California voters stand on the state's redistricting measure depends where, politically, many of them sit. In the Inland Empire, opinion appears divided even as the measure seems headed to ... Read More

Feds to monitor polling places with Prop 50 on the ballot in five California counties

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to monitor polling sites in five California counties — including Riverside — during the Nov. 4 election in which voters will decide whether to approve a temporary ... Read More