The California governor said the knee pads would be signed by their "dear leader" since they "love him so much."

"Governor Newsom's bold move to sell kneepads to Trump's loyal bootlickers is breaking the internet. Find out why! #News #Politics"

Many Californians think the state sets a national example on tech and culture, but not on tax policy or politics.

A number of prominent California Democrats have either ruled themselves out of running to replace Newsom, or are yet to declare.

The Department of Justice is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, targeting two Democratic states holding off-year elections following requests from their state Republican parties.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday night that he could prohibit California from

Newsom vows to sue if Trump deploys National Guard troops to San Francisco, setting up a major constitutional clash.

Former President Barack Obama urged voters to back California Democrats’ redistricting effort during a virtual event with Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, framing the proposed constitutional amendment as a way to counter President Donald Trump’s efforts to skew the 2026 midterm elections in his favor.