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Newsom braces for ‘grave’ election threat after Supreme Court shoots down Trump’s California ballot battle

Supreme Court shoots down Trump administration’s last-ditch attempt to separate ballots as Newsom says the state will prosecute anyone who ‘meddles’ with voters

The Independent UK · Nov 2

Xavier Becerra’s ‘California dream’ faces reality check as governor’s mansion beckons

Former US representative, health secretary and state attorney general is a shoo-in after a stunning comeback victory in primary

The Guardian - US · Nov 2

Voters usually decide one or two income or wealth tax measures a year. This midterm season, there are nine

Colorado, Washington and Cook County voters will also weigh taxes on top earners, while other states move to make taxes harder to raise.

Fortune · Nov 1

California Just Banned Convicted Human Traffickers From Running for Office Despite Two Republicans Voting No

California's new Public Trust Protection Act will disqualify people convicted of specified human trafficking and tier 3 sex offences from state and local elected office from 1 January 2027.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29

Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’

Lawmakers, activists and union leaders across the US remember co-founder of United Farm Workers union

The Guardian - US · Oct 28

Anthropic tells California governor courts should be able to block risky AI models

Anthropic itself has faced government restrictions on its AI systems. The Trump administration in June ordered Anthropic to immediately restrict foreign access to its cyber-capable Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models, citing national security concerns. The US Commerce Department later lifted the order.

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Fifteen of the 100 most populous U.S. cities are holding elections for mayor on Nov. 3

Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Oct 28

Newsom agrees smart glasses need privacy rules—just not the ones California lawmakers wrote

Newsom rejected new recording safeguards as too broad, even as he acknowledged the privacy risks posed by wearable cameras.

Fortune · Oct 27

Gavin Newsom Targeted by Billionaire Tax Ads Planned for Five States Ahead of Possible 2028 Bid

A campaign supporting California's proposed billionaire tax plans to run ads targeting Gavin Newsom in five states, linking his opposition to speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27

The survival of American democracy depends on taxing billionaires

It is essential not just to fund the public goods the nation needs, it is indispensable to restore a sense of fairness

The Guardian - US · Oct 27