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.

For Democrats concerned about what the future holds both for their party and for the nation after their staggering 2024 losses, Obama's presence can be reassuring.

Former President Barack Obama is applauding Texas Democrats for leaving their state in an attempt to block the passage of a Republican-led redistricting effort.

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

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 Democrats say they are ending a two-week walkout that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts.

Calif., said that he doesn’t have concerns about Democratic redistricting efforts backfiring while fighting against Texas Republicans.

Texas Democrats on Monday returned for a second special legislative session after breaking quorum to block a redistricting vote. Why it matters: The move by dozens of House Democrats to leave Texas amid a GOP push to create five more districts favorable to Republicans sparked a nationwide frenzy and fed into a strategy of maximum retaliation.