Gavin Newsom
Judge Questions Presidential Power in California National Guard Deployment: Key Trial Findings Revealed
The trial about President Trump’s use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles wrapped up this week. It focused on ... Read more
Texas Democrats Celebrate Newsom’s Bold Redistricting Strategy: What It Means for Future Elections
By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson speaks at a press conference alongside California leaders. Photo by Fred ... Read more
Trump Administration Pursues $1 Billion Settlement from UCLA: What You Need to Know
The Trump administration is pursuing a significant $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This follows ... Read more
Texas Democrats Head to California Amidst Republican Warnings of Escalating Tensions Over Legislative Walkout
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House faced another setback on Friday as it couldn’t gather enough members for a vote. ... Read more
Texas Set to Gain 5 GOP House Seats: Will Other States Follow Suit Before the 2026 Elections?
The battle for control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections has already begun. Even though ballots aren’t cast ... Read more
How California’s Political Strategy Could Trim 5 GOP House Seats in Response to Texas’ Republican Gains
California’s Redistricting Plan: A Potential Shift in Power California Democrats are discussing a new plan that could change the landscape ... Read more
How California Democrats Can Strategically Combat Texas Redistricting: A Game Plan for Change
What started as a distant political idea is now a critical showdown impacting states nationwide. Recently, Texas began an off-cycle ... Read more
Redrawing House Maps: White House Pushes for GOP Advantage as Democrats Gear Up for Battle
Redistricting Battles Ahead: A Look at the Political Landscape The political landscape is heating up as redistricting efforts begin across ... Read more
9th Circuit Strikes Down Key Gun Law: Background Checks for Ammo Blocked in Newsom’s Initiative
California’s efforts to enforce background checks for ammunition purchases took a hit when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ... Read more
Texas Republicans Seek to Redraw House Districts at Trump’s Urging: What’s at Stake?
AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat, barely won his last election by over 5,000 votes. This margin ... Read more
