Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel
While not answering the question of whether he considers himself a Zionist, California Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized that his objections are to the current Israeli government, not Israel as a state.
Grapevine, March 20, 2026: A legislative battle against Jews
Jews were beaten in San Jose because politicians chose to demonize them - opinion
Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US aid
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
Eric Swalwell, Antonio Villaraigosa, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton competed to present themselves as the strongest defender of Jewish safety at LA's gubernatorial forum on Thursday.
Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
Newsom, widely believed to be running for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, was offering a clear sign that he is aiming to appeal to a voter base that is increasingly critical of Israel.
'Made California a better place': Rob Reiner, Jewish-American actor, director dead at 78
Like the greatest American-Jewish funnymen, Reiner used humor to make light of situations that could have been dark and depressing.
Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps
US Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a statement, said, “California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run
Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.
California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to create a statewide office to combat antisemitism in K-12 settings.
California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures
“California is taking action to confront hate in all its forms,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.
California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools
If enacted, California would become the first state to create a statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator for public schools.
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities
Trump's orders targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws and policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement from assisting federal officers with civil immigration arrests.
