Newsom unveiling California redistricting effort to counter Trump-backed push in Texas

California is center stage on Thursday in the national battle over congressional redistricting ahead of next year's midterm elections.Two-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will team up with congressional Democrats and legislative leaders in the heavily blue state at an event in Los Angeles.That's where they're expected to unveil their game plan to counter the push by President Donald Trump and Republicans to create up to five GOP-friendly congressional districts at the expense of currently Democrat-controlled seats."If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the m