Gov. Newsom is learning that if he wants to look tough—and help address a serious state problem—there no downside for him to use his political capital in such a way.

Newsom eventually survived that election with 62% of the vote, though Republicans, including Trump, called the results “rigged.” Newsom was reelected by a 59% margin in November 2022.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), considered an early contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, is working to distance himself from a federal lawsuit over allowing transgender athletes to ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suffered a legal rebuke Thursday night in his increasingly combative feud with President Trump, but the pair’s repeated sparring over immigration arrests and the Los ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizes Trump’s wildfire policies, accusing him of diverting resources and federal funding for ‘political theater’ amid fire season.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If anyone still harbors doubts that Gavin Newsom is contemplating a run for the White House in 2028, this week’s ...

If anyone still harbors doubts that Gavin Newsom is contemplating a run for the White House in 2028, this week’s sojourn into South Carolina for some schmoozing with local politicians and photo ...

SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t afraid to step into the political fray when it comes to standing up to President Donald Trump over national issues that impact California. He’s not always ...