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East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor

Swalwell has been a high-profile critic of President Donald Trump, taking a leading role in his second impeachment trial in 2021 and maintaining a regular presence on cable TV. Read More

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

Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor

After spending $12 million of his own money backing California's Prop 50 redistricting race, Democrat Tom Steyer announces his run for governor. 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

What you need to know ahead of election night: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

Justice Department joins lawsuit over new California congressional districts

California redrew Congressional district boundaries in effort to combat Texas' new lines. Voters approved the new boundaries in November ... Read More

California lobbyist charged in federal investigation says he's shutting down his firm in email to clients and friends

Campbell is facing charges after allegedly helping Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, Dana Williamson, organize a scheme to help steal money from former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary ... Read More

Who are the people involved in the California political corruption case?

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom's former Chief of Staff Dana Williamson and other political influencers in California were named in a corruption investigation the U.S. Department of Justice made public. Read More

Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

By Bo Tefu and Joe W. Bowers California’s 2025 School Dashboard Shows Progress — but Persistent Gaps for Black Students Remain California’s 2025 School ... 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 help in a probe involving ... Read More

How Ro Khanna is looking to build on his Epstein files victory: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

Voters disapprove of Trump in four key elections: NBC News Exit Poll

Voters are expressing broad dissatisfaction with Donald Trump — and with both political parties, according to early results from the Exit Poll. Read More