Battling LA’s wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.
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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 the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high.
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.
Gavin Newsom Recall Organizer Issues Update: 'Will Be Circulated'
The campaign organizer said waiting longer to recall Newsom would have "massive detrimental effects on the state."
Justine Bateman calls for Gavin Newsom to be removed amid LA fires 'before something worse happens'
Justine Bateman called for California voters to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from office following the city and state's response to the LA fires.
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.
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.
Gavin Newsom catches heat for bizarre shimmy and smile during live TV interview about LA fires
Newsom grinned ear-to-ear and did an effective shoulder shimmy while trying to calm residents’ fears over the LA fires.
Gavin Newsom Rebuffs Wildfire Backlash: 'Not Interested'
Author and podcaster Brian J. Karem wrote: "I have evacuated 2 sons in the last 2 days. Thank God they are safe. Anyone who blames Gavin Newsom for this is a moron. Wildfires are an act of God or an arsonist. Newsom is neither.
O'Leary on wildfire aid: 'Not a dime' for Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass until they're removed from office
Mr. Wonderful isn’t holding back his scrutiny of California’s governor and L.A. mayor amid discussion on tying wildfire aid to the debt limit.
Is Gavin Newsom the Nephew of Nancy Pelosi?
Is California Gov. Gavin Newsom related to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi? The two prominent California Democrats were once distantly related by marriage, but Newsom is not Pelosi’s nephew.
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.