Newsom said his state will move forward with plans for a November special election that would allow Democrats to redraw congressional maps.

Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.

As Texas Democrats flee the state to block a redrawn map, California Governor Gavin Newsom vows to "fight fire with fire," promising a special election to counter Republican moves. California is poised to enter the national redistricting battle with a powerful threat,