California voters pass Prop 50
California voters passed Proposition 50 on Tuesday to allow the state to redraw its congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has more details.
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Potential consequences of Prop 50 redistricting measure, beyond California
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
Breaking down Prop 50's projected passage
CBS News projects that California will pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. CBS News breaks down the vote.
Prop 50 passes in California, CBS News projects
California has passed Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, CBS News projects. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Nidia Cavazos and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
California voters to decide on redistricting
California voters are deciding on Prop 50 this Election Day. The Democrat-led effort calls for the use of redistricted congressional maps through 2030. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more details.
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DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey
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Newsom calls Trump's consideration of sending troops to San Francisco "laughable"
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California voters polled on Gavin Newsom
California voters are set to vote on Proposition 50 next month, which would allow congressional redistricting the state that favors Democrats. CBS News polling dove deeper into the Golden State's views on national issues like the 2028 presidential race. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the data.
California voters polled on Prop 50
Democrats in California want to add more of their party's seats to Congress, but they need voters' approval first. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the data on how voters are feeling about the redistricting effort.
California law forces federal agents to unmask
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Texas redistricting maps are racially biased, civil rights advocates claim in lawsuit
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Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
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California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
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Newsom signs redistricting plan
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could give Democrats an advantage in California's congressional races, saying it is meant to balance a similar measure in Texas that helps Republicans win extra seats.
Redistricting advances in Texas, California
Texas and California are advancing with redistricting efforts, as Missouri and Florida emerge as potential states to join the efforts to expand congressional districts that may benefit Republicans. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
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U.S. sinks 7 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz
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A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
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Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
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Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail
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1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
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Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary
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Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
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Controversy at 2026 Met Gala
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Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
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Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
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