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
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