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 maps, in the way of Texas redistricting efforts promoted by President Donald Trump aimed at shoring up Republicans’ position in next year’s elections.

Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates over its proposed plan.

Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday that President Trump’s hot-mic moment at the White House on Monday reveals key insight into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approach to dealing with the U.S. president as he pushes for a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine. Ahead of the White House meeting with several of…

Conservative opponents dominated the public comment at legislative hearings on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting plan, though most were at the Capitol for an unrelated rally.

How much will Newsom's redistricting special election cost California? As of right now, it's unclear. The Legislature has not earmarked funds or identified an official estimated cost.

Obama's comments came as efforts in Texas, encouraged by President Trump, aim to strengthen GOP control ahead of next year's elections.