February 5 'The Daily Show' roasts Gavin Newsom on homelessness, high-speed rail in satirical 'leading man' video "The Daily Show" mocked possible 2028 contender California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighting pandemic missteps, homelessness and more.
February 4 Nicki Minaj blasts Gavin Newsom for 'missing the plot' while obsessing over Trump Rapper Nicki Minaj escalated her social media feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom, claiming he's obsessed with President Donald Trump and "missing the plot" on the issues.
February 4 Supreme Court shuts down California GOP bid to block Newsom's new map The decision comes after voters in California approved a ballot measure called Proposition 50, which allowed the state to enact a Democrat-friendly map in time for the midterms.
February 3 California business group unveils Times Square billboard comparing Newsom to NY Jets during Super Bowl week A business group launched a Times Square billboard comparing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the struggling New York Jets amid 2028 presidential speculation.
February 2 Halle Berry warns Gavin Newsom he 'can't sleep on women' if he wants to be president Halle Berry continued her attacks against California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his vetoed menopause care legislation, urging him to "wake up" and notice women.
February 2 Newsom’s Getty dynasty ties collide with his claims of a struggling childhood Gavin Newsom faces backlash over claims of difficult childhood despite wealthy Getty family ties, which included luxury vacations to Kenya and Canada.
February 2 Vogue calls Newsom 'embarrassingly handsome' in magazine profile that draws mockery Vogue's Gavin Newsom profile calling him "embarrassingly handsome" sparked mockery and criticism from political observers and social media users.
February 1 California AG sues hospital that ended gender transition treatment for minors to comply with Trump policies California officials are suing a San Diego hospital after it ended gender transition care for minors amid threats from the Trump administration.
January 31 Top Dems who exchange trash-talk with Trump publicly turn surprisingly friendly in private meetings Top Democrats who publicly criticize President Donald Trump show civility in private meetings, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
January 29 DHS calls rape of autistic teen ‘most heinous we’ve seen’ as ICE detainer tests California sanctuary laws DHS lodges detainer for illegal immigrant accused of raping autistic teen in California sanctuary state. Officials call it "most heinous" case involving vulnerable victim.