Politics Nov 04 California approves new Democratic-backed congressional map By Jonathan J. Cooper, Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Oct 29 California Republicans brace for diminished representation under Newsom’s redistricting plan Conservative voters in Northern California are alarmed that a ballot measure designed to diminish Republican representation could pass in November. By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Oct 15 JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions. 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
Aug 21 WATCH: California legislature approves special election on new congressional map favoring Democrats By Sophie Austin, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 21 California set to pass a new congressional map after Texas’ move to boost Republicans By Jim Vertuno, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has engineered the high-risk strategy in response to President Donald Trump's own brinkmanship. Continue reading
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