Politics
White House blocks Gavin Newsom from interview at official U.S. venue in Davos
Newsom’s scheduled interview in Davos was canceled Wednesday after the Trump administration denied him access to the official U.S. venue.
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Politics
Newsom touts gains against EBT theft as Trump presses blue states on benefits fraud
Low-income Californians once lost millions of dollars a month to fraudsters who raided their accounts for food assistance and other public benefits. Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting security improvements as the Trump administration accuses Democratic states of tolerating welfare fraud.
Justice
California’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw there
California Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff visited the newest and largest ICE detention center in the state, a former prison in Kern County. CoreCivic operates this site.
Justice
‘They’re escalating’: A Q&A with Rob Bonta on Trump’s immigration crackdown
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration more than 50 times. One recent victory ended a National Guard deployment in Los Angeles.
Politics
Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing
The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.
Commentary
Newsom touts his successes, swipes at Trump in final State of the State speech
Newsom denounced Trump's cutbacks in federal child care funds and his refusal to send relief funds after the wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Politics
Newsom casts California as a foil to the Trump agenda in his final State of the State
Newsom touted a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, but lawmakers were restrained in their responses to him claiming success on the issue.
Housing
Gavin Newsom joins Trump in blaming big investors for housing crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom will propose regulating corporate landlords during his State of the State address Thursday, his office said. It’s a pivot toward populism for the governor.
Justice
He spent 7 weeks in ICE detention. Why his case shows new legal obstacles for immigrants
An immigration judge granted Idris Demirtas' release from detention, but that wasn't enough to reunite him with his wife in San Diego.
Politics
Newsom’s 2025: Wildfire crisis, budget cuts and bombastic opposition to Trump
Gavin Newsom's year: LA fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?