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California's Democratic governor talked with "CBS Sunday Morning" about redistricting, the "future of this republic," and his own plans for a presidential run.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of President Trump's fiercest antagonists – fighting the president's deployment of the military in his state, and leading a redistricting drive in California to counteract similar Republican efforts in other states, in order to help Democrats win back the House next year. But is he also thinking ahead to 2028? Newsom talks with Robert Costa about his use of satirical social media posts, podcasts, and his future on the national stage.
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
In a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview to air Oct. 26, the California governor dismisses the president's proposal to send National Guard troops to San Francisco, and says that he would sue to block any such attempt.
California Governor Gavin Newsom dismisses President Trump's possible deployment of National Guard troops to San Francisco, and says that he would sue to block any such attempt, in an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa, airing on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 26.
California voters are set to vote on Proposition 50 next month, which would allow congressional redistricting the state that favors Democrats. CBS News polling dove deeper into the Golden State's views on national issues like the 2028 presidential race. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the data.
Democrats in California want to add more of their party's seats to Congress, but they need voters' approval first. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the data on how voters are feeling about the redistricting effort.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law prohibiting federal law enforcement officers, like ICE agents, from wearing masks when conducting arrests. Elise Preston reports.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could give Democrats an advantage in California's congressional races, saying it is meant to balance a similar measure in Texas that helps Republicans win extra seats.
Texas and California are advancing with redistricting efforts, as Missouri and Florida emerge as potential states to join the efforts to expand congressional districts that may benefit Republicans. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will allow voters to decide on new congressional maps in November. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
California is poised to move forward with a redistricting plan that would likely give Democrats more seats in the U.S. Congress. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Oklahoma is preparing to require public school teaching applicants from New York and California to take a political leanings test. Critics are calling it a "MAGA loyalty test." Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, put forward the new exam. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a Republican-proposed redistricting map after Democratic lawmakers returned to the state this week. One lawmaker, State Rep. Nicole Collier, has been at the Texas Capitol since Monday after refusing a mandatory police escort meant to ensure Democrats will show up when the state House convenes Wednesday. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Texas lawmakers are set to vote as early as Wednesday on state Republicans' controversial congressional redistricting map. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are ratcheting up, with a showdown between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro putting the two nations on the brink.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Dr. Peter Attia has declared war on what he calls the marginal decade, the final years of life that are often plagued by sickness and immobility.
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.