California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.

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California raised its minimum wage for staff at quick-service restaurant chains to $20.

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Gavin Newsom has some big fans backing him for a 2024 presidential run — but they're in China

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"The California governor is really suitable to be president. He's so handsome," a user of Chinese social media platform Weibo said on Saturday.

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Kamala Harris' camp is mad that Newsom and Whitmer are being floated as Biden replacements over the VP

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Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris has become the administration's most visible advocate of abortion rights.

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If Biden bows out, these Democrats could step up in the presidential election

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Joe Biden's age has fueled concerns about a second term. Here are seven key Democrats who could step in if Biden exits the 2024 presidential race.

Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle were married for 5 years and once dubbed 'the new Kennedys.' Here's a timeline of their relationship.

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Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle in November 2003.

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A crisis comms expert says now is Gavin Newsom's chance to get what he wants: the presidency

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Governors DeSantis and Newsom agree on something: They don't want the homeless sleeping in public

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (right).
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (right).

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Dean Phillips is very mad and getting feisty on X after being wiped out on Super Tuesday

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (left), Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips (center), and President Joe Biden (right).
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (left), Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips (center), and President Joe Biden (right).

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Gov. Newsom argues Panera is not exempt from California's wage increase after backlash over a franchisee owner's campaign donations

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Governor Gavin Newsom is getting heat because of his ties to Panera restaurant owner.

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Conservative activists are taking another swing at trying to recall Gavin Newsom, arguing that he's 'abandoned' California to 'advance his presidential ambitions'

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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