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The earmarks Adam Schiff delivered for donors

The Democratic congressman for years secured earmarks for defense companies while taking campaign donations from top corporate brass and Washington lobbyists.

By Christopher Cadelago |

  • Why progressives are angry at Gov. Gavin Newsom
  • What gun safety groups want from the governor
  • California Republicans fight over ‘watered down’ platform


    • We reveal the Legislature’s biggest climate champions
    • Newsom sharpens his anti-oil rhetoric
    • California gets credit for Biden’s climate corps

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    Politics

    Newsom urges SCOTUS to consider encampment ruling that has ‘paralyzed’ California cities

    The Democratic governor’s intervention lays down a mark in a legal dispute with potentially profound implications for one of California’s most pressing issues.

    By Jeremy B. White |

    Climate

    Newsom says he’ll sign major corporate climate disclosure bill

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom was in New York as part of Climate Week, an event timed to a gathering of the United Nations.

    By Ry Rivard |

    California goes on offense against Big Oil

    By Blanca Begert and Debra Kahn |

    Newsom announces climate-focused trip to China

    By Blanca Begert |

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    The earmarks Adam Schiff delivered for donors

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    California Dems consider unique approach to getting Trump off ballot

    California lawmakers are urging AG Bonta to expedite court action against former president.

    By Dustin Gardiner |

    Former Biden official at the heart of Pentagon culture wars launches House campaign

    Fresh off a stint at the Pentagon, Gil Cisneros is making another run at Congress.

    By Melanie Mason |

    Lee’s jabs at Newsom cause exodus from her super PAC

    Two longtime aides in Newsom world are siding with the California governor over Rep. Barbara Lee.

    By Christopher Cadelago |

    Newsom relishes role as Democratic attack dog

    In an on-stage interview, he ridiculed both DeSantis and McCarthy while touting Biden’s record.

    By Christopher Cadelago |

    Newsom shares his most-prized bottle of wine. It’s worth $21,000.

    He also gave a more populist alternative: a bottle of mass-market Robert Mondavi Chardonnay that retails for about $10.

    By Dustin Gardiner |

    Wildfire insurance crisis is a ‘waving red flag,’ Newsom says

    Newsom made the remarks after state lawmakers failed to reach a deal on wildfire insurance availability this session.

    By Camille von Kaenel |

    Newsom to McCarthy: Focus on your ‘murder capital’ district, not impeachment

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked the House Speaker for his about-face on unilaterally launching the impeachment of President Joe Biden.

    By Melanie Mason |