California governor Gavin Newsom didn’t exactly get a friendly greeting from Nashvillians. The politician was in Music City seemingly just to meet with some Democratic-minded activists that call themselves the East Nashtivists.

Here’s a look at the political headlines surrounding Newsom this week, from federal lawsuits to 2028 presidential buzz.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon called out Governor Gavin Newsom as California officials rejected the OCR's proposal to keep the state in compliance of Title IX.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Restructures State Government to Combat Homelessness, Boost Housing and Affordability

California governor Gavin Newsom on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump calling him "the real scum" after federal agents fired tear gas during an official raid on a Southern California farm. Sharing a video of the chaos,

Gov. Newsom allocates $35M in California to combat impaired driving, with funding for law enforcement, training, and public education.

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, blaming the state’s egg regulations for the surge in egg prices across the nation. The Trump administration has accused California of contributing to the nationwide increase in egg prices.

The South Carolina Republican's attempt to own the California governor didn't go so well — and it's all Jeffrey Epstein's fault.