Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections

In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.

• Oct 26, 2025

DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey

The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.

• Oct 24, 2025

California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP

As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.

• Aug 14, 2025

Trump signs measure to block California's 2035 ban on new gas-powered cars; state sues

President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

• Jun 12, 2025

Curfew now in effect in Los Angeles over anti-ICE demonstrations

Tensions remained high Tuesday after President Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.

• Jun 10, 2025

700 Marines arrive in L.A. area amid ICE protests as Newsom files suit

Some 700 Marines have arrived to join National Guard troops in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to block the deployment.

• Jun 10, 2025

California sues Trump administration for deploying National Guard to L.A.

Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."

• Jun 9, 2025

At least 16 people dead and several missing in California wildfires

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Sunday aimed at helping L.A. rebuild faster. CBS News Los Angeles' Laura Haefeli has the story.

• Jan 12, 2025