Barnini Chakraborty

California, along with four other Democratic-led states, is suing the Trump administration over its decision to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced late on Thursday. Calling the administration’s decision ... See more

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday gave his final State of the State address, in which he boasted about the state’s economic achievements, framed California as a counterweight to the Trump administration, but glossed over shortcomings on homelessness and h... See more

President Donald Trump’s directive to freeze $10 billion in federal funding for child care and social services programs in five Democrat-led states has not only reignited his feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), but it could backfire on him. Newsom, who is... See more

Fraud, waste, and abuse in California could hit $250 billion, according to a new analysis of hundreds of whistleblower tips commissioned by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and state controller candidate Herb Morgan. The “Califraudia” preli... See more

A wave of new state laws taking effect in 2026 covers everything from wages and workplace protections to gender-neutral bathrooms in public schools, firing squads, and taxes. Forty-three states will ring in the new year with notable tax changes, according... See more