Politics Oct 15 JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Sep 20 California bans face coverings for most law enforcement officers during operations The ban is a direct response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents wore masks while making mass arrests. The raids prompted days of protest and led President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and Marines to… By Trân Nguyễn, Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Politics Sep 09 Newsom says Trump has a ‘relentless, unhinged’ obsession with California California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling out President Donald Trump for a “relentless, unhinged California obsession” in his State of the State address. By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Aug 21 WATCH: California legislature approves special election on new congressional map favoring Democrats Lawmakers voted mostly along party lines after hours of debate. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who pushed for the high-stakes effort to counter Texas, is expected to sign the legislation later Thursday. By Sophie Austin, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Aug 21 California set to pass a new congressional map after Texas’ move to boost Republicans California Gov. Gavin Newsom has engineered the high-risk strategy in response to President Donald Trump's own brinkmanship. By Jim Vertuno, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Aug 14 WATCH: Newsom announces California is moving ahead on response to Texas redistricting By Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026. Continue reading
Aug 11 ‘Playing with fire’: Newsom urges Trump to abandon partisan redistricting fight By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's favor. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 8:50 California’s homeless encampment crackdown draws criticism from health experts By Stephanie Sy, Maea Lenei Buhre California is home to the nation’s largest homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration has spent more than $20 billion on the issue, recently urged cities and counties to pass laws that effectively ban “dangerous and unhealthy” encampments. While some… Continue watching
Jul 08 Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina, a pivotal primary state for Democrats By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas. Continue reading
Jun 20 Trump allowed to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles by appeals court By Associated Press Thursday's decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally by activating the soldiers over opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Continue reading