The Latest Breaking News from Gavin Newsom

Newsom faces high-stakes California fight over who pays for wildfire damage

The California governor is trying to broker a deal with lawmakers aimed at further shielding utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire

The Independent UK · Aug 24

California Assembly Passes Landmark Bill Banning Child Marriage Despite Eight Republicans Voting 'No'

California is set to eliminate child marriage by establishing a minimum marriage age of eighteen, closing aloophole that allowed minors to marry with parental consent and court approval.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Trump Reaffirms 'Drill, Baby, Drill,' but Gavin Newsom Points to '$86 Billion' in Excess Gas Costs, ‘Big Oil’ Profits: ‘Can’t End the War…’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed President Donald Trump as the ongoing tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect oil and fuel prices in the U.S.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Newsom questions Pete Hegseth and suggests he take a drug test after latest public appearance

‘He's delusional, manic, agitated,’ the California governor wrote on X

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Prediction markets have a new frontrunner for the 2028 presidential election

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The Independent UK · Aug 13

Donald Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy

President Trump visits California and Nevada to contrast his economic policies with Democrats. He aims to bolster Republican support in upcoming November elections. Trump will discuss the economy and criticise Democratic policies during his trip. California's governor criticizes the president's visit as a fundraising and attack mission.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

AOC suddenly leapfrogs to the front of 2028 presidential race on prediction market

Democrats are still reeling from the 2024 election, where Harris replaced President Joe Biden in the late stages of the race and lost to Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Bernie Sanders Calls Out Sergey Brin for Spending $100 Million to Defeat California’s Billionaire Tax as Google Co-Founder’s Fortune Soars

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) criticized Alphabet‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google co-founder Sergey Brin for his efforts to oppose California’s proposed billionaire tax, highlighting the wealth he amassed since President Donald Trump‘s election.

Benzinga · Aug 12

AOC, Buttigieg, Newsom all appear to be running for president. But should they be?

ANALYSIS: Kamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Why California is failing to build the homes it needs

Less than a third of California cities and counties are on track to meet their housing targets

The Independent UK · Aug 11