California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would drop threats to redraw California’s congressional map if red states dropped efforts to alter the political landscape before next year’s midterm elections.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats jointly promoted California’s plan to redraw congressional lines and offset a redistricting scheme in Texas.

I n a political duel with national implications, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has fired a warning shot across the bow of California Governor Gavin Newsom, signaling his readiness for a full-blown "gerrymandering" war.