The Trump administration has provided California with federal assistance to address the estimated $1 billion in damages from anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on July 1 that roll back parts of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), aiming to accelerate housing.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly embraced a wildfire prevention strategy long mocked by Democrats, adopting President Donald Trump’s “rake the forest” approach under a new slogan: “Make America Rake Again.” The announcement, made during a press conference Tuesday in Placer County, marks a shift in Newsom’s wildfire messaging after years of criticism over his handling of the state’s devastating fire seasons.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, alleging it deceptively edited a call he had with President Trump over the Los Angeles riots.
As violent anti-ICE riots erupted across Los Angeles on June 7, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom attended a high-end wine fundraiser in Napa Valley, raising questions about his leadership during a statewide crisis. According to a report by City Journal’s Christopher Rufo, Newsom was seen at the “Vineyard Vibes” event at the Odette Estate Winery, an upscale venue he co-founded in 2011.
Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson sharply criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for their response to the violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, citing their repeated leadership failures during crises.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is lashing out at President Donald Trump following the arrest and removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Los Angeles. The incident occurred Thursday when Padilla interrupted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem by shouting mid-conference, prompting federal agents to forcibly escort and handcuff him after he refused to comply.
