Poll: Kamala Harris leading in California governor's race but voters split on her running

The former vice president is weighing her options but she would easily be the top contender to lead the Sunshine State, a new survey shows ... Read More

California becomes the first state to sue Trump over tariffs

California is suing Trump administration over tariffs it has imposed on most of the U.S.'s trading partners, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced. Read More

California Playbook

But business groups, often bested by labor in California politics, took the opportunity ... Effortlessly search POLITICO's archive of 1M+ news articles, analysis documents, and legislative text. Read More

Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight district

Democrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House. Read More

California sues the Trump administration, escalating battle with the president over tariffs

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has tussled with Donald Trump over the years, described the president's tariffs as "unlawful." ... Read More

California-Mexico border, once overwhelmed, now nearly empty

Trump's immigration crackdown has slowed migrant crossings to a near halt. Humanitarian aid groups, with few people to serve, are closing down operations at the border. Read More

What is President Donald Trump's approval rating today? Latest US polls of Gallup, Fox, Reuters

What is President Donald Trump's 2025 approval rating today? Multiple polls gauge the Trump administration amid tariffs and trade war talk. What we know. Read More