January 15 Federal court clears California’s new House map boosting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms Federal court approves California House map that could boost Democrats in 2026 midterms, rejecting Republican GOP challenge to the redistricting process.
January 14 Tax fight puts California on collision course as billionaires leave for red states Red states gain billions in income as California faces population decline amid proposed billionaire tax targeting assets over $1 billion nationwide.
January 9 Catholic group asks SCOTUS to block California law against revealing students' gender identities to parents A Catholic legal group asked the Supreme Court to block a California law preventing schools from notifying parents about transgender students' transgender identities.
January 8 JD Vance says ‘dumbest’ Democratic candidate will win nomination in 2028 Vice President JD Vance criticized the Democratic Party's leadership and suggested there will be another Trump impeachment if Democrats win the midterms.
January 8 Newsom lashes out at Trump over 'carnival of chaos' amid Minnesota ICE shooting furor California's Democratic governor positioned himself as a national Democratic leader, slamming Trump's "carnival of chaos" while eyeing a potential 2028 presidential run.
January 8 Newsom touts California’s numerous legal fights with Trump administration in final State of the State address California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state has filed 52 lawsuits against President Donald Trump's administration during his State of the State address Thursday.
January 7 VP Vance says Tim Walz should resign over massive Minnesota welfare fraud scandal investigation JD Vance claims a nationwide welfare fraud ring involves illegal immigrants and vowed to prosecute alleged fraud on "Jesse Watters Primetime."
January 7 Duffy says ‘time’s up’ for Newsom as feds withhold $160M over illegal trucking licenses The Trump administration is withholding $160 million from California after the state allegedly failed to revoke over 17,000 unlawfully issued commercial licenses.
January 7 Noem puts Newsom on notice, vows California probe after Minnesota fraud bust Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns California Gov. Newsom that federal investigators are coming after Minnesota fraud busts.
January 6 One year after LA fires, politicians' promises of permits appear paltry One year later, 96% of buildings destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain undeveloped as survivors face bureaucratic delays.