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California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference, accompanied by members of the Texas Democratic legislators, at the governor’s mansion in Sacramento, California, U.S., August 8, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

California Escalates Texas Redistricting Fight With November Ballot Measure

California’s governor said on Friday he will ask voters to approve a ballot measure in November redrawing the state’s congressio...

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President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, walk on the tarmac at Morristown Airport, in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., July 6, 2025. (Reuters File)

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CalFire reported that the fire is 96,106 acres and 15% contained with reported injuries as of Thursday, August 7, 2025, morning. (CalFire)

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The Gifford Fire, now California’s largest wildfire of 2025 at 83,933 acres with 9% containment, has prompted widespread evacuation orders and warnings across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, along with road closures and emergency shelter services. (U.S. Forest Service)

Gifford Fire Expands to 83,933 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties

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California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference, accompanied by members of the Texas Democratic legislators, at the governor’s mansion in Sacramento, California, U.S., August 8, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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