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Gavin Newsom Fires Back as Trump Officials Halt More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Over Suspected Billing Scams: 'Being Targeted for Political Reasons...'

The Trump administration paused more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota on Tuesday, citing "suspected fraud and noncompliance," as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) accused Washington of targeting California "for political reasons."

Benzinga · Jul 22

Gavin Newsom Says Trump's Canada Tariffs Will Raise Costs, Asks How Many 'Tantrums' Do Americans Have To Suffer Through

President Donald Trump‘s new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods drew criticism on Tuesday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warning the move would raise costs for Americans, while economist Justin Wolfers said the tariffs could weaken confidence in future U.S. trade agreements.

Benzinga · Jul 22

Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes

President Donald Trump warns blue states that ask corporations and higher-income households to make a greater contribution will be left with ‘no people, no money, no hope’

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Bernie Sanders Slams 'Trump's Lies' About Climate Change, Renews 'Big Oil' Criticism Amid US Heatwaves

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) cautioned against the worsening climate crisis, slamming President Donald Trump‘s pro-fossil fuel stance and his claims that climate change was a hoax.

Benzinga · Jul 17

Border czar warns there will be more ‘bloodshed’ unless Democrats ‘shut their mouths’

Tom Homan’s comments come after two men were fatally shot this week at the hands of ICE agents in separate incidents

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Pneumonia-causing bacteria found in water at California state building – just after Newsom’s return-to-office mandate

Legionella occurs naturally in freshwater like lakes and rivers, but can also contaminate human-made water systems like plumbing, shower heads, and air conditioner units

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #214

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · Jul 15

Indian truck driver Jashanpreet Singh jailed for nearly 5 years for deadly California crash

A 21-year-old Indian national who was living in the United States illegally has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a devastating truck crash in Southern California that killed three people and injured several others.

The Times of India · Jul 15

One of Charles Manson’s first followers just lost another bid for freedom

Former Charles Manson follower Robert Beausoleil was among those convicted of a musician's 1969 stabbing death

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Gavin Newsom Unveils $3,500 California EV Rebate, Says State Is Filling 'Void Left by Trump'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) officially launched California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) rebate program on Monday, targeting first-time buyers with an instant $3,500 discount on electric vehicles, part of the SB 168 bill in California.

Benzinga · Jul 14