February 17, 2026 White House questions Newsom’s UK climate pact, blasts ‘green energy scam’ White House escalates clash with Gavin Newsom, accusing the California governor of using his recent Europe trip and U.K. climate deal to "audition for president."
February 17, 2026 Cruz calls Newsom ‘historically illiterate,’ posts clown emoji after governor fires back GOP Sen. Ted Cruz from Texas blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom with the clown emoji after the governor claimed Cruz had called him "illiterate."
February 17, 2026 The most unusual presidential candidate: Newsom is dyslexic, struggles with speeches, rejects 'liberal' label Presidential front-runner Gavin Newsom's hidden struggle with severe dyslexia shapes his daily life and political career in challenging ways.
February 16, 2026 Swalwell's 'I should be working' gym, pool videos resurface as Dem rival hammers his missed House votes Rep. Eric Swalwell's pool and gym videos are resurfacing in California's governor race as his opponent's campaign hammers him for missing votes on Capitol Hill.
February 16, 2026 California school board member temporarily banned from school after clash with principal over ICE protests Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Gabe Medina faces campus ban following heated confrontation with principal during student walkout protests in Watsonville, California.
February 16, 2026 Trump blasts Newsom’s UK pact, warns foreign leaders as 2028 buzz builds Trump slams California Gov. Newsom's European diplomacy tour as "inappropriate," warning UK leaders against partnering with the Democratic governor.
February 16, 2026 Obama calls Los Angeles homelessness an ‘atrocity,’ criticizes 'losing' political strategy Obama called Los Angeles homelessness an "atrocity" despite billions spent, warns current approach is "losing political strategy" for addressing crisis.
February 16, 2026 Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him 'deported' from US over mansion joke Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him deported after mocking her "stolen land" Grammy speech with crowdfunding stunt to "move into" her mansion.
February 16, 2026 Los Angeles beaches could become national parks, NPS seeking input The Los Angeles coastline could become a national park. Public input needed by April 6 on proposal covering Santa Monica to Torrance Beach.
February 16, 2026 California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports An expat hotel owner was killed at his home in Costa Rica over the weekend. Local reports say that two suspects fled after reportedly stealing valuables.