California governor backs away from 2028 speculation while taking first step to address why his party lost the White House: Joe Biden

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned state universities that signing the Trump administration's education agreement would put them in direct conflict with his administration. Newsom issued a statement responding to the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” proposal,

Amid a swirl of high-stakes political standoffs from Sacramento to Washington, the future of U.S. politics and democracy has felt wildly uncertain of late.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) defends his decision to stand by former President Biden’s reelection bid until Biden withdrew from the race and responds to former Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim in her new book that he never returned her call seeking support after she became the Democratic nominee.

Newsom on Sunday at times appeared to ignore what nearly the entire nation -- including many of Biden's closest allies -- saw at the time.

COMEY FALLOUT — California Democrats swiftly denounced the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday. Comey was charged with obstruction and making a false statement to Congress, just days after Trump publicly implored his Justice Department to prosecute his foes.

Millions of Americans, including Californians, benefit from the food assistance program. But the government shutdown has threatened November benefits.