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California Governor Gavin Newsom Invites Donald Trump To Witness the Firestorm Devastation: “We Must Not Politicize Human Tragedy.”

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to cause devastation across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom invited President-elect Donald Trumpwho has railed against the handling of the crisis without providing plausible alternatives, to view the growing destruction himself. In a letter signed “With respect and an open hand” that Newsom posted on social media on Friday, […]

Politics

Newsom pledges to get tough on ultra-processed foods in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday attempting to limit access to ultra-processed foods, a directive he cast as a continuation of California’s “nation leading” nutrition and health standards. “The food we eat shouldn’t make us sick with disease or lead to lifelong consequences,” Newsom said in a statement. “California has been a […]

Politics

Gavin Newsom is loving the MAGA meltdown over immigration

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom sees a political opportunity, he seizes it—a good sign that Democratic leadership is recalibrating to be at the forefront of the battle against Donald Trump in the years ahead. Over the weekend, Newsom chimed in on the infighting among MAGA hardliners and DOGE bros Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. As […]

Lifestyle & Culture

Gavin Newsom Officially Kicks Off California’s Fight Against Donald Trump

Approximately 48 hours after Election Day 2024, California governor Gavin Newsom called on lawmakers to convene a special legislative session focused on “Trump-proofing” the state against the incoming president, and on Monday, that session officially got underway. With 49 days to go until Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second time, Newsom and his fellow […]

Business & Finance

California Gov. Newsom starts special session, ‘safeguard’ from Trump

Governor Newsom speaks as he signed into law the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime at a Home Depot store in San Jose, California, United States on August 16, 2024. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu | Getty Images Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special legislative session to safeguard California from potential “federal overreach” from […]

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Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming

State lawmakers will gavel in a special session Monday focused on a proposed $25-million litigation fund to respond to President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated attacks on California policies on civil rights, climate change and abortion access. Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the Legislature to approve the funding for the Department of Justice and other agencies so […]