Despite supporting independent redistricting, former President Obama endorsed California Democrats' proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts to counter efforts by President Trump and GOP state leaders to push mid-decade partisan gerrymandering.

A hotel planned by a man linked to former President Barack Obama and located near his presidential center is facing scrutiny from local residents. In March, Allison Davis' company Aquinnah Investment Trust applied to build a 26-story hotel down the road from the under-construction Obama Presidential Center.

Former President Barack Obama is backing California’s plan to counter mid-decade redistricting efforts by Republicans in Texas.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday to place a gerrymandered congressional map on the ballot in California, aiming to flip five GOP-held House seats and offset Texas Republicans’ redistricting drive.