California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew criticism even from Democrats for musing about gerrymandering congressional and legislative districts.

Democrats who will run for president in 2028 are already quietly, and not so quietly, making moves. They’re visiting early primary states, workshopping material and formulating plans. This week, it’s Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in South Carolina. Last week, it was California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

California and Los Angeles officials are touting the rapid recovery from January’s fires, but many residents say the praise is just smoke and mirrors. Six months ago, the Los Angeles fires raged for a full week before firefighters could confidently declare them contained.

California Democrats faced backlash from climate change lobbyists and activists over appearing to roll back environmental laws over the past few weeks.

The update comes after President Donald Trump earlier this week urged Republican state lawmakers in Texas to help the party pick up five seats in that state.

Of other Democrats eager to win the Valadao seat and showing campaign finance activity, former Assemblymember Rudy Salas, who lost to Valadao in 2024, reported $175,952 on hand, and college professor Randy Villegas had $126,432 available.

California Democrats have made a series of moves to blunt or roll back environmental laws. What's behind the shift?

The Florida Supreme Court ruled in a case Democrats hoped could have given them an additional seat ahead of the midterms.