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.

The White House is about to get a new set of residents in the form of President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania —but as it happens, so is its West Coast–based lookalike, which was recently sold for the staggering price of $23 million.

California sued Trump's first administration 123 times. Trump lost two-thirds of those cases, but experts warn that California could have a tougher go this time.

The California governor’s race is not until 2026, but there are already five major declared candidates: Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, California superintendent of public instruction Tony Thurmond, former California Senate president pro tempore Toni Atkins, former controller Betty Yee, and former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Joe Biden's presidency and half a century of public service come to an end as Donald Trump begins second term.

Former President Joe Biden jetted off to California hours after President Donald Trump's inauguration. The former president also visited the region in August after speaking at the Democratic National Convention.

The two Americans freed in the swap, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, was brokered before Biden left office on Monday.

A White House spokesman said the Spanish-language pages would soon be reinstated, though officials in Trump’s first administration reneged on a similar promise.

Vice President Kamala Harris will take time to decide her next move, a senior administration official said Sunday.

President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.

The president cited the disasters during his inauguration speech Monday as examples of an insufficient federal response to communities in need.

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House came with upending Inauguration Day traditions, signing orders before a roaring crowd, and freewheeling banter with the press. And that was just Day One.