Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His idea faces long odds.

Newsom has defended the proposal as a break-the-emergency-glass maneuver to preserve what he has cast as America’s besieged democracy, arguing Democrats have to become more aggressive and creative to have a shot at blocking Trump’s agenda.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) tried to get government employees to show up for work more than twice a week, but government unions said no.

California’s governor called the development of a West-wide market the state's best shot at lowering energy costs.

Newsom laughed and responded, “You’re hitting me right there man, the California exodus. By the way, complete bulls—t. Now, the last two years, we’ve seen significant growth in California’s population. So it’s reversed, and record-breaking tourism.”

One labor leader called out the governor “for not discussing common sense regulations on technology and AI to save jobs and to save privacy.”

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said on X that one of those who was arrested had a list of convictions, including possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute. Another operation on Thursday took place in Los Angeles, he wrote.

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) said on Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) would be a “great” presidential candidate for the Democratic Party in 2028. Earlier on the panel, Lieu told