Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC

Newsom, widely believed to be running for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, was offering a clear sign that he is aiming to appeal to a voter base that is increasingly critical of Israel.

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom attends the inauguration of new installations at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as part of the prison’s transformation plan, in San Quentin, California, US, February 20, 2026.
ROB REINER (left) with Christoper Guest in This is Spinal Tap (1984), the first "mockumentary."

'Made California a better place': Rob Reiner, Jewish-American actor, director dead at 78

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to sign an executive order on "Fostering the Future" in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, US, November 13, 2025.

Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run


California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to create a statewide office to combat antisemitism in K-12 settings.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Belvedere Middle School  in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 8, 2025.

California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures

“California is taking action to confront hate in all its forms,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025.

California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools

If enacted, California would become the first state to create a statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator for public schools.

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities

Trump's orders targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws and policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement from assisting federal officers with civil immigration arrests.

US President Donald Trump an announcement in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025