CA Republican Rep. Bill Essayli questioned state staffers on whether a bill being considered in Newsom's special session would help shield illegal immigrants from deportation.

Donald Trump has departed the White House for his first trip since his inauguration, with an itinerary that includes a visit to Los Angeles to survey fire damage and get an update on the recovery efforts in the Palisades.

California legislators on Thursday delayed a vote on a pair of bills that would provide up to $50 million combined for the state Department of Justice and organizations that provide legal services to respond to actions taken by the administration of President Donald Trump.

Trump and Newsom greeted one another on the tarmac at LAX on Friday as Trump plans to tour fire damaged areas of the state.

President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom met on the tarmac of the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday when the president arrived and committed to working together on wildfire receovery.

In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom’s leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California’s response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.

We’re all in this together,” Newsom said. “That’s why I have an open hand, not a closed fist, with the president-elect. I want him to come out.”

The governor tapped former LA Laker Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman, and Olympics 2028 organizer to lead the philanthropic effort.

Kimberly Guilfoyle was part of the president’s inner circle due to her relationship with Trump Jr., who was once married to Vanessa Trump

Trump pledged to provide federal disaster relief for people affected by the deadly wildfires ravaging southern California.

Mere hours after saying he would consider curtailing disaster aid to California and scrap the Federal Emergency Management Agency, President Donald Trump on Friday touched down in California to meet with Gov.