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.

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.

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 (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.

As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.

Let me ask you bluntly, Senator, do you have faith in Governor Gavin Newsom? Do you have faith in Mayor Karen Bass? SEN. ALEX PADILLA: Look, I do have faith in our leaders. And not just as individuals, but especially because we after disaster, after ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden are briefed on the Palisades Fire and other blazes in the Los Angeles area at Santa Monica Fire Station No. 5 on Wednesday. Biden has quickly approved ...

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 ...