Why California and Texas are at the centre of a redistricting battle

The political battle over redistricting between California and Texas is intensifying, as both states aim to redraw their maps to gain an advantage in Congress. Texas recently passed a measure to create five more congressional seats favoring Republicans, prompting California to retaliate by re-drawing its districts to boost Democratic representation. This redistricting battle could have significant implications for the balance of power in Washington DC and may spread to other states ahead of the upcoming national midterm elections.