Mauritius issues arrest warrant against former central bank governor | Politics News
Harvesh Kumar Seegolam faces questions in a probe into alleged conspiracy to defraud case.Police in Mauritius have issued an order for the arrest of the Indian…
Column: Kamala Harris should run for governor — if she wants to solve California’s problems
SACRAMENTO — Kamala Harris could make history as the first woman and person of color to be elected California governor. But she’d need to really want…
Newsom to roll out $100-billion ‘California Comeback Plan’
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Will Kamala Harris run for California governor? The question swirls
As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago…
India replaces central bank governor in a surprise move | Business and Economy News
With India’s economic growth slowing down and inflation rising, the new governor will have challenges to deal with.India has appointed career civil servant Sanjay Malhotra…
Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative
Nearly two weeks after Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a special session to fund legal battles against the president-elect, the Democratic leader appeared to be trying…
Newsom pardons 19 people, including co-founder of San Quentin podcast ‘Ear Hustle’
The day before Thanksgiving, Gov. Gavin Newsom granted pardons for 19 people, including award-winning San Quentin podcaster Earlonne Woods.“Ear Hustle,” the popular and critically acclaimed…
Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender…
2026 California governor hopefuls rush to campaign on Trump
SACRAMENTO — When he was running for governor in 2017, Gavin Newsom tapped into the simmering rage of California liberals, at one point boasting on the…
Newsom touts his economic plans in California’s conservative regions
Gov. Gavin Newsom headed to the Central Valley on Thursday to tout his forthcoming jobs plan, saying California’s economic might was “cold comfort” to regions…
If Democrats want to win again, does California need to stand down?
After voters across the nation chose President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned against buying into the first wave…
Arizona governor says she’ll work with Trump on border if it won’t harm families
PHOENIX — Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration on border security issues like stopping…
Column: Voters sent clear message to Newsom, Democrats: We’re fed up
SACRAMENTO — The state Legislature will convene a new two-year session on Dec. 2, and hopefully lawmakers have been reading the messages California voters sent them…
Off-Cycle Poll: All Eyes on INEC, Security Agents as Ondo Voters Decide Next Governor
Today, Nov. 16, a total of 1,793,914 electorates who collected their Permanent Voter Cards from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are expected to either…
Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces bid to succeed Phil Murphy as N.J. governor
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., announced Friday he is launching a bid to succeed the term-limited Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey. He kicked off…
Trump picks former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead U.S. EPA
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration…
Newsom’s war against Trump heats up with D.C. trip
With the clock ticking before President-elect Trump is sworn in, Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Washington this week to push for the Biden administration…
A record 13 women will serve as states’ governors next year
The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire’s governor means 13 women will serve as a state’s chief executive next year, breaking the record…
Newsom fined for failing to report some behested payments on time
Nov. 8, 2024 7:37 PM PT Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to pay a $13,000 fine Friday for failing to report on time over a dozen…
Column: Harris’ defeat opens a bumpy path to the White House for Newsom
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom got a huge political boost when Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election. Newsom now has a direct path…