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Today’s Big Stories

1. California voters take up Proposition 50, a Democratic push for more U.S. House seats

The national battle to control the U.S. House shifts to California on Tuesday as voters consider a Democratic proposal that could erase as many as five Republican districts and blunt President Donald Trump’s moves to safeguard his party’s lock on Washington power.

The outcome will reverberate into next year’s midterm elections and beyond, with Democrats hoping a victory will set the stage for the party to regain control of the House in 2026. A shift in the majority would imperil Trump’s agenda for the remainder of his term at a time of deep partisan divisions over immigration, health care and the future direction of the nation.

“God help us if we lose in California,” Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Democrats need to gain just three seats in the 2026 elections to take control of the House.

Heavily Democratic California and its 52 congressional districts represent by far the Democrats’ best opportunity in an unprecedented state-by-state redistricting battle, which started when Texas Republicans heeded Trump’s demand that they redraw their boundaries to help the GOP retain its House majority. Democrats hold 43 of the state’s seats and hope to boost that to 48.

2. Gov. Newsom responds to ICE sighting at Dodger Stadium on Election Day

Gov. Gavin Newsom called the presence of federal agents in Los Angeles on Election Day “a disgusting display of authoritarianism.”

In a social media post on X, Newsom said it was not a coincidence that “masked men” had been sent to LA. 

Newsom blamed President Donald Trump and top Trump aide, Stephen Miller, adding that they were “creating chaos in our communities so people who have the right to vote stay home.”

A sighting of federal agents was reported Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, a day after the championship parade and rally. It is not the first time federal agents have been spotted in the area.

3. Padilla won’t seek governor’s office, plans to remain in U.S. Senate

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by announcing that he will remain in the Senate and not make a run for California governor.

“It is with a full heart and even more commitment than ever that I’m choosing not to run for governor of California next year,” the former Los Angeles City Council member announced at the U.S. Capitol. “I choose not just to stay in the Senate, I choose to stay in this fight. Because the Constitution is worth fighting for. Our fundamental rights are worth fighting for.”

Padilla has been serving in the Senate since January 2021, previously serving as California secretary of state and in the state Senate representing the Los Angeles from 2006 to 2014. He served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1999 to 2006, including nearly five years as council president.

In July, another high-profile Democrat — former Vice President Kamala Harris — announced she would not be running for governor.

4. LA Council calls for analysis of new state housing bill, SB 79

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday requested an assessment of the impacts of SB 79, a law that allows for taller and more dense housing near select bus stops and train stations.

In a 11-0 vote, the council instructed several departments to analyze the law, provide detailed maps of areas where such denser development projects would be allowed, assess personnel and financial sources needed for implementation, and how it will work with the city’s existing planning regulations and incentives.

The council also asked for information from departments on how SB 79 will impact the city’s infrastructure and utility systems.

Council members also instructed the city attorney to work with them prior to commencing any legal action regarding the bill.

No discussion was held on the motion prior to its approval during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Council members Traci Park, Monica Rodriguez and John Lee introduced the motion on Sept. 16.

This file photo shows construction workers finishing the exterior of an apartment building downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

 

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • U.S. Supreme Court hears challenges to President Trump’s tariffs at 10 a.m. ET
  • 1st anniversary of Donald Trump winning second non-consecutive presidential term
  • America Business Forum, with President Trump and Argentine President Milei among speakers
  • Eric and Lara Trump speak at Turning Point USA tour stop in Alabama at 7:30 p.m.
  • Department of the Treasury quarterly refunding announcement at 8:30 a.m
  • UK’s Prince William and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend Earthshot Prize ceremony in Brazil
  • Supermoon’ visible, taking place when the moon is near its closest approach, or perigee, to Earth. In the third of four supermoons this year, the moon comes to within 222,055 miles of Earth, reaching its full lunar phase Thursday, and is visible in the Northern Hemisphere beside the newly discovered Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet
  • The Hollywood Reporter’s 32nd Next Generation issue published, profiling 35 of the year’s brightest leaders aged 35 and under ‘who one day will run the entertainment industry’

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With Election Day here, volunteers on both sides of Proposition 50 are knocking on doors and phone-banking across Bakersfield, hoping to boost turnout in one of California’s most closely watched districts.

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