California, Trump and Newsom

Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention?
As wildfires caused at least two dozen deaths and billions of dollars in damages, some social media users accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of slashing money to prevent fires. Many posts including by Fox News stated Newsom cut about $100 million in fire prevention from the state’s budget months before the Los Angeles fires.
Newsom orders California to raise its flags for Trump's inauguration. What to know
Although the U.S. flag is at half-staff to mark the death of President Jimmy Carter, California will raise flags for Trump's inauguration
Michael Rapaport goes ballistic on Gavin Newsom over LA Fires: ‘Trump-proofing California? Try fire-proofing'
Actor Michael Rapaport attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week for focusing on "Trump-proofing" the state when he should have been "fire-proofing" it.
California Gov. Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day.
Gavin Newsom Criticizes Republicans for ‘Politicizing’ California Wildfires
The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.
Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to Trump, House speaker’s wildfire criticism. What did he say?
It is the strongest response Newsom has made so far in the week since the fires first erupted in the Los Angeles area.
California wildfire destruction creates leadership test for Gov. Gavin Newsom
The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles are getting embroiled in politics as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response and preparations have come under criticism from
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Gavin Newsom has grown California’s government to record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’
Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded ...
Newsom extends protections against rental price gouging amid California wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom is extending protections against price-gouging on rental housing. Los Angeles Times ...
Los Angeles wildfires: California Gov. Newsom slammed for 'sideshow' as he defends state's response
A California lawmaker is urging leaders to learn from their mistakes from previous California wildfires and unite to come up ...
Newsom committed California to making its own insulin. It’s at least a year behind his schedule
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to produce a cheap, generic insulin for the 3.2 million Californians with diabetes is ...
Recall effort against Newsom underway in California following alleged mishandling of LA fires
Newsom, 57, previously survived the 2021 recall election with ease in a state where Democrats hold a clear advantage in voter ...
Newsom suspends CA environmental law to eliminate 'roadblocks' for wildfire victims rebuilding homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted California's environmental review process for building laws for victims who lost their homes during ...
Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks legislators to approve $2.5 billion for fire aid in an expanded special session
Gov. Newsom expanded the special legislative session he called to defend the state's progressive policies against the ...