Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) welcomed President Donald Trump on a California tarmac Friday as the two men feud over the future of Los Angeles wildfire aid.

Under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest act, Angelenos will be able to rebuild without complying with state and local rules mandating a permitting process.

In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom’s leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California’s response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.

The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods.

Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high.

President Trump on Wednesday declined to commit to meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom during his upcoming trip to California. “I don’t know. I haven’t thought about it,” Mr. Trump said in an ...

Newsom is facing sharp criticism over the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Newsweek writers decide if he should face a recall.

Gavin Newsom has been cleaning up the state’s ... trucks and buses to include medium-duty vehicles like theirs. And in Washington state, they’re still trying to get permission to sell directly ...

President Trump has blamed a lack of water during the Los Angeles fires on California decisions that benefit a small fish. Yet experts say he’s confusing different issues.

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to visit the greater Los Angeles area, probably at the end of next week, after he's sworn into office . "I will be, probably, at the end of the week," Trump told NBC News' Kristen Welker in an interview Saturday.

Gavin Newsom plans on crashing President Trump ... at least 28 people — in one of his first presidential acts outside Washington, DC. Although not publicly invited by Trump, Newsom said ...