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Gavin Newsom

The latest news and top stories on Gavin Newsom, Governor of California. He has a distinguished political career, serving as Mayor of San Francisco and Lieutenant Governor before becoming Governor in 2019. Known for his progressive stance, he championed same-sex marriage early in his career and has since focused on universal healthcare, environmental protection and reproductive rights. His administration prioritises addressing homelessness, expanding education access and advancing climate initiatives, including a commitment to zero-emission vehicles. He has also been a vocal opponent of the Trump administration’s policies, including the deployment of National Guard troops.

Women hug as they wait for the children to walk out of the mosque, the scene of the shooting. Photo: Reuters

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3 killed in US mosque shooting; teen suspects found dead in car after attack

Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after two assailants targeted California’s largest Islamic centre.

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3 killed in US mosque shooting; teen suspects found dead in car after attack

Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after two assailants targeted California’s largest Islamic centre.

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Another Democrat, Betty Yee, exits crowded race for California governor

Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful under investigation

The Democratic congressman has been accused by several women of rape and sexual misconduct, which he denies.

The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?

A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon.

California’s Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning of Iran drone attack

In an alert, the FBI recently warned police departments about a possible strike on California if the US conducted strikes against Iran.

Meet Clavicular, the ‘looksmaxxer’ who just made his NYFW debut

He started injecting himself with hormones at 14 to ‘maximise’ his looks, started streaming, and now earns US$100,000 monthly.

8 skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

This is the deadliest avalanche in the US in over four decades.

Trump slams clean energy deal between California and the UK, calls Newsom a ‘loser’

The agreement pledged cooperation on technologies such as offshore wind. Trump said it was ‘inappropriate’ for the UK to ‌deal with Newsom.

Farewell to the ‘unipolar moment’: Europe scrambles for footing between US and China

French and German foreign ministers revive talks with Beijing counterpart to respond to US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity.

California can use new map for midterms despite last-ditch bid by Trump admin

The US Supreme Court rejected a Republican appeal against the use of the electoral map, which could help the Democrats flip up to five seats.

TikTok cites glitch as California probes alleged Trump-critical censorship

Governor Gavin Newsom launches state review after reports of blocked posts, as TikTok blames a data-centre outage days after its US deal.

The public face of Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign

From tossing tear gas to defending fatal shootings, the US Border Patrol chief relishes his high-profile role in Trump’s America.

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California governor’s speaking event at Davos was cancelled after Trump’s speech.

Newsom, on world stage in Davos, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent

After being barred from a Davos event, California’s governor blasts the Trump administration for its ‘authoritarian tendencies’.

White House responds after Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’

White House denies Arctic territories mix-up after the US president’s freewheeling speech in Davos.

Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats

French president advocates use of the EU’s anti-coercion mechanism against US tariffs, as he warns of moving ‘towards a world without rules’.

Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storm, flash flooding

Governor declares state of emergency amid deaths, rescues, evacuations, floods and potential mudslides.

US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

The ruling represents the latest legal setback to the US president’s efforts to deploy US troops to Democratic-controlled cities.

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map

Ruling bolsters the Republican Party’s hopes of flipping as many as five House seats in the state.

Fire erupts at Los Angeles port triggering hazardous material alerts

Nearby residents urged to stay indoors as firefighting efforts continue.

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China’s central and local governments and state entities are willing to issue or guarantee green bonds on a scale unmatched elsewhere.

Trump inflames California over oil drilling plan for Pacific coast

California Governor Newsom vows to fight ‘idiotic’ move, which reverses decades of federal protection of the world-famous coastline.

In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas election map

The new map had been intended to give Republicans five more seats in next year’s midterms and help them keep control of the House.

Trump administration sues California over new electoral maps

The redistricting bid seeks to counter Republican efforts to give their party more congressional seats in Texas and elsewhere.

At Cop30, California Governor Newsom seizes spotlight and takes aim at Trump

With the US president absent, the California governor and 2028 prospect called Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Accord an ‘abomination’.

California votes to redraw congressional map in triumph for Newsom

Voters pass Proposition 50 measure championed by California’s governor in a counterpunch at Trump-backed move in Texas.

Trump’s shadow looms as US voters pick New York mayor, state governors

The results will serve as an early gauge of the US electorate’s mood after a whirlwind first nine months of a norm-shattering presidency.

Video | Newsom accuses Trump of suppressing dissent

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