Weekly Battleground Roundup

Democrats are hemorrhaging voters, and liberals like Gavin Newsom are doing a great job proving our point as to why. Meanwhile, it turns out when you put conservative policies in place in a blue city, crime disappears and safety abounds.

Here’s your weekly battleground roundup:

California

KQED: California Lawmakers Pass Redistricting Plan. Now It Heads to Voters

Fox News: Obama calls Newsom’s California redistricting move a ‘responsible approach’ to GOP tactics

Los Angeles Times: L.A. May Land A New Congressional Seat. Is It Already Reserved?

Axios: Trump’s DOJ sues California over truck emissions enforcement

Politico: California voters support EV tax incentives, but are wary of sales mandates says poll

San Fransico Chronicle: Planned Parenthood joins California Democrats in fight to redraw congressional maps

California Globe: California Democrats Blitz Newsom’s Redistricting Bills, Cutting Republican Questions and Mics Off

CBS: City of Lodi split 3 ways in California redistricting proposal, mayor speaks out

Daily Caller: California Republicans Say Not So Fast To Gavin Newsom, Sue To Stop His Redistricting Gambit

CA-13

Westside Connect: Congressman Gray talks Trump, tariffs and immigration

CA-40

Cal Matters: California Rep. Young Kim’s newest challenger: An Orange County immigration lawyer

KABC: SoCal Rep. Young Kim calls California redistricting plan a ‘Sacramento power grab’

CA-47

OC Register: Rep. Dave Min criticized over since-deleted X post about ‘Putin-Trump relationship’

Colorado

Denver7: Ahead of special session, Denver7 presses lawmakers on how they plan to address the state’s $1B budget gap

Colorado Newsline: Colorado officials defy Trump administration after demand for immigration enforcement help

Illinois

Fox News: ‘Slap in the face’: Major blue state governor signs bill opening financial aid to illegals

IA-01

Iowa’s News Now: Congresswoman Miller-Meeks defends viral tweet showcasing support for ‘No Tax on Tips’ law

Dispatch Argus: Oertel Metal Works Leaders Tell Miller-Meeks ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Aid Workforce Expansion

IA-02

Des Moines Register: Pastor and state Rep. Lindsay James running for Congress against US Rep. Ashley Hinson

Telegraph Herald: In Dubuque, Hinson touts federal tax, spending law as step in spurring economic growth

IA-03

Des Moines Register: US Rep. Zach Nunn kicks off ad campaign touting benefits of Republicans’ big tax law

Maine

Robinson Report: Illegal Alien Driving on Maine Permit Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Lewiston

Maine Wire: Mexican National Living Illegally in Maine Charged in Hallowell Rape

Bangor Daily News: This map shows how Republicans have gained ground in Maine since 2020

MI-07

Fox47: Owosso small business owners discuss impact of One Big Beautiful Bill with Congressman Tom Barrett

NY-17

NEWSMAX: Rep. Lawler Targets Swing Voters in Ads Touting Megabill

Ohio

SpectrumNews1: Ohio lawmakers seek to frame Big Beautiful Bill during Congress’ August recess

Spectrum News Columbus: Tax Foundation Report: OBBB

Texas

Texas Tribune: Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout

Texas Tribune: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general

Virginia

Politico: Trump admin set to yank funds for Virginia schools over transgender policies

WI-03

WPR: Ahead of Wisconsin event, Bernie Sanders tells WPR that Democrats must stand with working class

WISN: Rep. Derrick Van Orden helps save life of 11-year-old boy hurt in Iowa crash