Governor Gavin Newsom Friday was scheduled to be joined by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and other elected officials to announce California’s actions in response to redistricting efforts being made by Republican-led states.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared shoulder-to-shoulder Friday with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout, which has blocked a vote on congressional redistricting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle over U.

Democratic leaders from California and Texas talk about countering Republican efforts in Texas on redistricting. The press conference is from Aug. 8.