Newsom promised universal health care. He didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes California cities to implement bans against homeless encampments
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
Dozens of states sue over Trump administration's cuts to AmeriCorps
California and nearly two dozen other states are suing the Trump administration over drastic cuts to the AmeriCorps agency.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.
GOP Rep. Spartz faces uproar at town hall
Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana is the latest Republican lawmaker to face angry constituents at a town hall she hosted over the weekend. Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, and Reese Gorman, politics reporter at NOTUS, join "America Decides" to discuss.
California announces it has more electric charging stations than gas nozzles
California's electric vehicle infrastructure is reaching a major milestone as 25% of new cars sold in the state are electric.
Examining Musk's relationship with California
Before becoming President Trump's right-hand man in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk built his career on the West Coast. Emma Anderson, California tech editor for Politico, joins "America Decides" to dissect Musk's Silicon Valley background.
Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
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Newsom requests more wildfires aid in "very productive" meeting with Trump
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
Trump speaks after touring L.A. fire damage
President Trump spoke at a briefing in Los Angeles on Friday after touring wildfire damage. He pledged to surge federal resources to the Golden State to help with its recovery efforts.
Trump allows legal migrant status reversals
The Trump administration gave authorities permission to revoke some migrants' legal status. Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted that President Trump's promised mass deportation operation is now underway on Friday. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid
Firefighters are still working to contain blazes that have erupted in Southern California. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, and Maeve Reston, national political reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to discuss President Trump's visit to the state Friday to survey the destruction.
Analyzing Newsom's fact-checking on wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking to the internet to fight wildfire misinformation. CBS News Sacramento investigative reporter Julie Watts and the CBS News Confirmed team have partnered up to fact-check Newsom.
Key takeaways from Trump's first week back
During week one of the new Trump administration, the president initiated a strict border crackdown, greenlit fossil fuel exploration and more. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Weijia Jiang join "America Decides" to recap the first days of Trump's return.
Newsom greets Trump in Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom greeted President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in Los Angeles on Friday for their tour of areas impacted by wildfires. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Trump to visit L.A. to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joins "America Decides" to discuss the current status of the firefight and unpack Trump's critical comments.
Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week
President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit Southern California communities ravaged by the deadly fires.
Los Angeles wildfire threat remains critical
The Los Angeles County Fire chief says despite making progress over the weekend, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest on the devastating fires. Then, Washington Post national political reporter Maeve Reston joins to discuss the scrutiny facing elected leaders in California.
L.A. officials face criticism over fire response
On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her complaints of insufficient resources. Tom Hanson reports.
Examining federal response to the L.A. wildfires
With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.
Several schools destroyed in L.A.-area wildfires
The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.
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