January 12 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen. James Lankford
As wildfires continue to blaze through the Los Angeles area, NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff speaks exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) about his recovery plans. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.
Battling LA’s wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.
Padilla calls for ‘no strings attached’ support for California amid GOP criticism
Senator Alex Padilla is calling for "no strings attached" support for California as President-elect Trump and his allies continue criticizing the state amid the ongoing wildfires.
Sen. Alex Padilla says he has faith in Gov. Newsom and Mayor Bass: Full interview
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview to discuss the raging wildfires across Los Angeles county and how federal resources are being utilized to support those impacted.
California Wildfires Torch Gavin Newsom's Presidential Ambitions
As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.
Washington Examiner7d
Newsom invites Trump to California to survey fire damage
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), center, surveys damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire’s Nick Schuler, left, and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) during the Palisades Fire Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 ...
Orange County Register7d
Fair or not, how Newsom handles the fires will impact his 2028 candidacy
Gavin Newsom. Indeed, Newsom’s leadership during the state’s most horrific natural disaster in at least a century will have a lasting impact on not only his governorship, but also his White ...
The Fresno Bee9d
As Southern California fires rage, Gavin Newsom cancels DC trip and declares state of emergency
Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden are briefed ... Newsom appeared Wednesday with President Joe Biden and Sen. Alex Padilla at Santa Monica Fire Station No. 5, where officials briefed them ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
Washington Examiner8d
California woman begs Newsom for answers on fire crisis: ‘Why was there no water?’
California Governor Gavin Newsom, left, surveys damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire’s Nick Schuler, center, and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) during the Palisades Fire, Wednesday, Jan. 8 ...
FOX40 News6d
Sen. Padilla says many states seeing increased destruction from natural disasters
Alex Padilla discussed with Inside California ... of the flames on President-Elect Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom's relationship and how the state can prepare for an insurance ...
Politico9d
Biden, a new great-grandfather, visits baby and firefighters in California detours
Gavin Newsom and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.). “We’re doing anything and everything,” he added, lamenting that the eventual recovery is “going to take time.” Biden said that the homes ...