Trump authorizes Ice agents to protect themselves using ‘whatever means’ necessary Order comes after California raids resulted in clashes with protesters and a shooting outside a Texas detention center The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025
Trump team defends ICE raid at California marijuana farm where children were allegedly found working At least one worker has died after he was chased by federal agents, according to United Farm Workers The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
As millions adopt Grok to fact-check, misinformation abounds As Grok provides instant fact checks to users on X, its ability to make things up is outstripping its usefulness. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2025
Gavin Newsom Slams Libs of TikTok Account Over ICE Protest Taunt: 'Now Do Jan.6' California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed well-known social media account Libs of TikTok after it taunted him following an incident during an ICE-related protest in the state Latin Times · Jul 11, 2025
Agents clash with protesters during ICE raids at southern California marijuana farm Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests. Euronews · Jul 11, 2025
FBI offering $50,000 reward for info on protester who appeared to ‘fire a gun’ at ICE agents Armed demonstrator sought after immigration raid on a California marijuana farm sparks angry clashes The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
Blame California Politicians for the State's Sky-High Gasoline Prices Taxes and regulations pinch supply and hike prices at the pump. Reason · Jul 11, 2025
Daily fantasy sports could be declared illegal in California—what it means to esports and betting The future of DFS hangs in the balance. Dot Esports · Jul 11, 2025
Sam Altman's OpenAI Accuses Nonprofit With Possible Elon Musk Ties Of Misleading Public, Breaking Lobbying Laws Sam Altman‘s OpenAI has reportedly lodged a complaint against a nonprofit organization, accusing it of violating state lobbying laws and possibly having connections to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk.What Happened: OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company, has accused the Coalition for AI Nonprofit Integrity (CANI) of violating California’s lobbying laws, reported Politico on Thursday.… Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025
Trump to tour flood zone on Friday as he touts ties to deep-red Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly praised the Trump administration for its response to the tragedy The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
OneRepublic star announces run for top political post in California Founding band member, Tim Myers, will be running as a Democrat to ‘fix a broken political system’ he says is ‘rigged against the working class’ The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Trump Administration Sues Gavin Newsom, Other State Officials Over California's Egg Laws Driving Up Prices Nationwide: 'Unnecessary Red Tape' The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, blaming the state’s egg regulations for the surge in egg prices across the nation. Benzinga · Jul 10, 2025
Gavin Newsom’s sweaty South Carolina tour has Democrats wondering if he’s already running for president in 2028 Sweating for 2028. We Got This Covered · Jul 9, 2025
Trump sues California over transgender athletes in girls’ school sports Justice department says state policy violates Title IX, which offers legal protection against sex discrimination The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2025
Capital & Main · Jul 9, 2025 Trump’s FEMA Proposals and Feud With Gavin Newsom Could Devastate California’s Disaster Response Changes to FEMA could cost the state billions as climate-driven disasters intensify.
Marie Claire · Jul 8, 2025 The TikTok Whisperers Behind Governor Gavin Newsom’s Viral Trump Roasts A young, anonymous team of digital staffers is quietly shaping Governor Gavin Newsom’s online persona—and taking on Trump one meme at a time.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 What to know about the troops and federal agents in LA's MacArthur Park U.S. military troops and federal immigration officers have made a brief but mighty show of force at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2025 It was a milestone for progressive education in California. Then it unraveled The controversy around the state’s once-celebrated ethnic studies curriculum reveals deeper schisms afflicting public schools nationwide
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 Andy Beshear confirms he’s eyeing 2028 as he polls high with Republicans in deep red Kentucky “If you’d asked me this question a couple years ago, I would have said no,” the Kentucky governor said.
Benzinga · Jul 6, 2025 Trump's Sweeping Tax Bill, Tariff Hikes, Gavin Newsom's Tour And More: This Week In Politics The past week has been a whirlwind of political activity, with President Donald Trump making headlines on multiple fronts. From signing a controversial tax and spending bill to announcing tariff hikes, the President has been at the center of several major stories. Here’s a quick round-up of the top five…
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Newsom to head to South Carolina next week to speak to Southern voters as his flirtation with 2028 grows The visit to the Trump stronghold comes as the Democratic governor has emerged as the most prominent liberal face of opposition to the president
We Got This Covered · Jul 4, 2025 ‘The ultimate betrayal’: Gavin Newsom just reminded us who really won under Trump — spoiler, it isn’t you Gavin gets it, you get screwed.
Reason · Jul 4, 2025 With Environmental Regulatory Reform, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Finally Does Something Substantial Without Newsom's efforts, major reforms to California's stifling environmental laws would have died on the vine.
The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2025 The IOC handed LA the 2028 Olympics. Now Trump is weaponizing them As the IOC ushers in new leadership, Donald Trump’s second term is already wreaking havoc on LA 28 – and turning a global celebration into a national security crackdown
Benzinga · Jul 4, 2025 Gavin Newsom Is Going To South Carolina Next Week To Remind Rural Voters There They Aren't Forgotten, Presidential Run In 2028 On The Cards? California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is set to embark on a South Carolina tour next week, sparking rumors about his potential presidential run in 2028.