Newsom signs laws targeting ICE with shock glove ban, detention center tax - POLITICO

“California is taking action to strengthen transparency, accountability, and oversight around immigration enforcement in our state,” Newsom said in a statement. “This is about stepping up where the federal government has failed our communities.”…

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/29/ca-shock-glove-ban-signed-01094029

 

Newsom signs executive order to explore new AI rules, consider ‘kill switch’ - POLITICO

Newsom said his executive action was also driven by federal inaction, after President Donald Trump responded to the warnings by dismissing them as a “hoax” and saying the only guardrails AI needs are his presidency. On Friday, Newsom urged Trump and Congress to adopt California’s AI framework or use the state’s existing regulations as a floor for federal rules…

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/18/newsom-california-executive-order-ai-01083826

 

California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

“For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts to raise the federal minimum wage while handing tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations,” Newsom said… 

“California has chosen a different path – one that rewards work, grows the economy and puts working families first. We believe if you work hard, you deserve a decent paycheck. They think $7.25 an hour is enough. We don’t,” Newsom said…

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/01/california-minimum-wage-increase

 

Newsom’s answer to AI anxiety: Share the wealth - POLITICO

… making the case that Americans deserve a share of the profits. And while he has opposed a billionaire tax in his home state, he raised the issue nationally with proposed taxes on the wealthy — and with his new proposal on AI...

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/newsoms-populist-turn-on-tech-00997048

Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife

California governor says Trump is ‘coming after me because I am considering running for president’…

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/15/gavin-newsom-doj-investigation

 

Newsom vows 100 percent tax on DOJ ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ payouts - POLITICO

Newsom’s pledge mirrors legislation unveiled earlier this week in New York by Democrat Alex Bores, a state assemblymember and House candidate, that would assess a 100 percent tax against payouts from the fund. Trump announced the fund last week as part of his $10 billion settlement with the DOJ in his lawsuit against the IRS, and Democratic efforts to undercut any payouts are picking up across the country...

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/27/newsom-vows-100-percent-tax-on-doj-anti-weaponization-fund-payouts-00939587

Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference

The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order. Law enforcement officers are restricted from disrupting election workers, except in public safety emergencies...

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/28/california-law-shield-elections-federal-interference

 

Newsom’s silver lining in the bad EV numbers

California Air Resources Board officials, who are designing the program, say they want to make it as easy as possible for shoppers to walk into a dealership and use a rebate, which will likely be between $1,500 and $7,500…

 https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate

Gavin Newsom wants to hand Donald Trump his gasoline price problem - POLITICO

"Look at your cost at the pump the last few days: That was an act of the Trump administration," Newsom told reporters two days after the first U.S. strikes in Iran...

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/13/newsom-trump-iran-gas-prices-00823927

 

Donald the Brave | Paula Poundstone

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CWWpWXtaiic

 

Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires | PBS News

Newsom has long opposed state-level wealth taxes, believing such levies would be disadvantageous for the world's fourth-largest economy. At a time when California is strapped for cash and he is considering a 2028 presidential run, he is trying to block the proposal before it reaches the ballot. 

Analysts say an exodus of billionaires could mean a loss of hundreds of millions of tax dollars for the nation's most populous state. But supporters say the funding is needed to offset federal cuts that could leave many Californians without vital services...

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sanders-and-newsom-clash-over-proposed-tax-on-californias-billionaires 

 

Trump derides Newsom and calls his UK deal 'inappropriate' - POLITICO

Trump's remarks came shortly after Newsom signed a memorandum of understanding in London with U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband pledging cooperation on clean energy technologies, including offshore wind. The agreement also aims to expand access for British firms, including Octopus Energy, to California's market and to boost collaboration between research institutions on both sides of the Atlantic...

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/16/trump-calls-gavin-newsoms-clean-energy-deal-with-the-u-k-inappropriate-00782974 

 

Newsom debunks DHS claim about California releasing undocumented criminals from prison

California governor accused the administration of trying to 'distract' from Trump posting a racist video of the Obamas…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/06/gavin-newsom-debunks-stephen-miller-claim-x

 

Gavin Newsom Taunts 'Total Loser' Trump In New Year's Message | HuffPost Latest News

"We will never forgive him for marching soldiers into our beautiful cities, raising taxes so he can give your money to his rich friends, his stupid tariffs, ripping babies away from their mothers, throwing grandmas off their healthcare, promising aid for the people of Los Angeles to rebuild homes and then vanishing," Newsom posted. "He is a total fraud, total coward, and total loser!""

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gavin-newsom-trump-new-year-message_n_695621f3e4b0570458f0b579 

  

Newsom’s favorability rating surges in California - POLITICO

An anti-Trump bump is boosting Newsom and California Democrats in the blue state...

 https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/09/newsoms-favorability-rating-surges-in-california-00681683

 

DOJ seeks to block new California congressional map - POLITICO

Newsom spokesperson Brandon Richards expressed confidence the new maps would survive DOJ's court challenge.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/13/department-of-justice-california-redistricting-00651021 

 

California governor calls Trump ‘an invasive species’ at Cop30 climate talks

On Tuesday, it emerged that Trump has drawn up plans to open up the coast of California for oil and gas drilling, a move that Newsom said would happen "over my dead body, full stop. He said he wants to open up the coast of California, but he doesn't want oil-drilling rigs off the coast of Florida, not across the street from Mar-a-Lago. He's silent on that. But it's not going to happen. It's dead on arrival." 

Accusing Trump of an assault upon the climate and on democracy, Newsom said of the president: "He's an invasive species, he's a wrecking-ball president. He's trying to roll back progress of the last century. He's trying to recreate the 19th century. He's doubling down on stupid."…

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/11/gavin-newsom-trump-cop30

 

Gavin Newsom GIVES BIBLE LESSON to Sick Fake Christian Republicans!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcGHniPFRG8

 

LIVE: Newsom ANNOUNCES Major LAWSUIT Against Trump

He says there are $5 billion in reserves for this purpose, and it is only Trump's decision blocking its use.

https://www.youtube.com/live/gFeHI7PXdsA 

Gavin Newsom confirms he is considering 2028 presidential run

Democratic California governor and high-profile Trump critic plans to make decision after 2026 midterms

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/26/gavin-newsom-2028-presidential-race