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Trump could play politics with California disaster relief, emergency experts warn

For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says. Read More

How politics in California, Kansas could impact Indiana lawmakers' redistricting decision

Shifting political winds nationally could influence Indiana Republicans' decision next month on whether to draw new congressional maps mid-decade. Read More

A bombshell federal fraud case exploded inside Gov. Newsom's powerful political orbit

Several California political insiders were targeted in a probe by federal law enforcement, with Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff's attorney saying she was asked to wear a wire. Read More

Three questions for 2026: From the Politics Desk

The proposal was the idea of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. He shopped it around to Democratic senators before it was rolled out and spoke ... Read More

Inside California Politics: Nov. 2, 2025

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo sits down with political analysts from both sides of the aisle to break down the current state of the ... Read More

Pelosi exits stage left: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Scott Wong and Jonathan Allen break down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement decision. Plus, our campaign team, Congress team and Decision Desk analysts came together to ... Read More

Gavin's big gamble: The California governor's redistricting battle with Trump sets up 2028

California's governor surged to the top of the Democratic pile by trolling Trump, but now comes the hard part of beating the president with voters. Read More