California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the Nov. 3 ballot Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 24
Will California’s billionaire tax proposal make it to ballots? Despite more than double the needed number of signatures to qualify for ballot, there’s uncertainty it’ll make it to voters The Guardian - US · Jun 23
Los Angeles declares state of emergency as Firefighters struggle to control blaze in cold storage facility 85 million pounds of food are trapped and rotting inside the structure. We Got This Covered · Jun 22
Hunter Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr. to a fight in a social media post criticizing the White House UFC event This is not the first time Hunter Biden challenged Don Jr. to a cage fight. We Got This Covered · Jun 20
Did California's Gubernatorial Race Reveal the Limits of 'Abundance' Politics on the Left? Matt Mahon tried to chart a reform-minded path, but too often he came across as a mushy moderate in an election that will be determined by partisans. Reason · Jun 19
Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s new film shines a light on the human cost of unregulated social media California first lady’s Miss Representation: Rise Up studies the backlash against women in the era of algorithms and deepfakes The Guardian - US · Jun 19
California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback A California labor union is offering to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires AAP · Jun 19
Gavin Newsom’s Jaw‑Dropping Confession To Justin Trudeau At World Cup Exposed As He Assumed No One Was Looking Newsom attended the FIFA World Cup amid an ongoing investigation by the Department of Justice. Bored Panda · Jun 18
California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot AAP · Jun 18
California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the November ballot; competing measures pending signature verification California voters are set to decide on a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state’s billionaires in November. The secretary of state reported on June 17 that at least 980,438 of the more than 1.6 million signatures filed were valid, qualifying the ballot initiative. Ballotpedia · Jun 18
California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls Wealth tax criticized by billionaires and Gavin Newsom would levy a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1bn The Guardian - US · Jun 18
California Billionaire Wealth Tax Gets Enough Signatures To Qualify For November Ballot California's billionaire wealth tax ballot initiative has enough signatures to qualify for the November election. International Business Times · Jun 18
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs AAP · Jun 17
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud - or face penalties The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs AAP · Jun 17
The Independent UK · Jun 17 US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud -- or face penalties The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs
Capital & Main · Jun 17 California Rideshare Drivers Move Toward Unionizing, Following Massachusetts Uber and Lyft drivers in both states say low pay, rising gas prices and a lack of transparency in how they're compensated have fueled organizing efforts.
Latin Times · Jun 16 Newsom Claims Trump Is Weaponizing DOJ to Investigate Him and His Wife Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of weaponizing the DOJ as federal investigators probe his wife's taxes and his inner circle.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’ US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Justice department announces charges against five men for alleged plot to attack UFC White House event – as it happened DoJ accuses five men of procuring weapons to attack event held for Trump’s 80th birthday on the South Lawn on Sunday
The Times of India · Jun 16 'We have nothing to hide': Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation California Governor Gavin Newsom claims the US Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, at President Donald Trump's behest. Newsom alleges the probe is politically motivated, stemming from his criticism of Trump and potential 2028 presidential ambitions. He asserts they have nothing to hide and…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16 Trump news at a glance: Long way to Friday and Iran peace deal signing ‘A compromise deal packed with fudges’; Newsom says Trump weaponizing justice department against him. Key US politics stories from Monday 15 June at a glance
The Economic Times · Jun 16 California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's DoJ is investigating him and his wife California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of a politically motivated investigation targeting him and his wife, alleging Donald Trump is retaliating due to Newsom's presidential aspirations and criticism. Federal agents have reportedly questioned friends and former employees, seeking records related to increasingly personal matters.
The Independent UK · Jun 15 Newsom says Trump has put him on a ‘hit list’ amid alleged DOJ probe IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jun 15 'Mr President, Come After Me': Newsom Dares Trump After Claiming He Landed on a 'Hit List' California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation, claiming it's an intimidation tactic as he considers a 2028 presidential bid.
International Business Times · Jun 15 California Governor Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Has the Justice Department Investigating Him & His Wife California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed Monday that President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate both him and his wife.