Newsom’s wrongheaded special session is a misuse of gubernatorial power
Newsom’s special session will distract and constrain the Legislature from addressing California’s real problems.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to "Trump-proof" California in a special legislative session. Here's what to expect
A special session​ called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will begin Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
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There is nothing special about California’s phony legislative session to fight Trump | Opinion
It is not too soon for members of either administration to begin preparing for what may be coming. But the notion is silly that California is more prepared for Donald Trump by moving a lousy $25 million into a legal fund.
California Lawmakers Begin Legislative Special Session to “Trump-Proof” State
The freedoms we cherish in California are under threat — and we won’t stand by," Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month.
Local state senators discuss Newsom Special Session
December 2nd, 2024 is the beginning of the last month of the calendar year but the start of something new in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Calif. lawmakers for $25M to fund lawsuits against Trump
When there is overreach, when lives are threatened, when rights and freedoms are targeted, we will take action,” Newsom said.
California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched his campaign to safeguard liberal values ahead of another Donald Trump presidency
Newsom asks state legislature for $25M legal defense fund before Trump takes office
In anticipation of lawsuits against the incoming Trump administration, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state legislators to set aside $25 million to create a litigation fund.
Immigration rally, 'Trump-proofing' session highlight California lawmakers return to Capitol
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Monday was the start of the California legislative session, and it was met with several demonstrations, including an immigration rally that led to blocked off streets around the state Capitol.
California begins planning how to 'Trump-proof' the state
California lawmakers returned to the state capital ahead of a special session called by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to 'Trump-proof' the liberal state for the second term of the conservative president-elect.
Newsom proposes $25M from state legislature to 'Trump-proof' California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing his Democrat-majority state legislature to establish a hefty litigation fund ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.
Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming
Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked lawmakers to approve $25 million for California's anticipated legal battles with the incoming ...
Gavin Newsom grilled over hefty price tag to help 'Trump-proof' California: 'Total waste'
Calif., criticized a Newsom proposal requesting $25 million in additional funding to beef up agencies for potential legal ...
Gavin Newsom should stop showboating and just do his job as governor of California
Newsom is not an attentive governor. He governs for headlines, expecting to have gotten a promotion by the time the lack of ...
Newsom tries to walk Trump ‘tightrope’ as he eyes a future White House run
Newsom and other Democratic governors are gathering in California this weekend as the party continues to grapple with how to ...