Newsom, who has railed against the wealth tax, told POLITICO last week that he’s been working quietly to reach a compromise before the initiative qualifies for California’s November ballot, including meeting with a top labor union official spearheading the effort.

The California governor used Davos' spotlight to gain ground as traders lift his 2028 odds, narrowing the vice president's lead.

At Davos, the California governor criticized Trump, was blocked from the US pavilion, traded insults, waved kneepads, and fueled 2028 speculation.

California's top federal prosecutor blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday over a $23 million homeless services fraud scheme.

"It's simply an irresponsible position to be putting ourselves in," one senator said of potential future deficits.

The allegation surfaced after Newsom criticized European leaders’ responses to President Donald Trump’s policies.

California governor calls President Trump an ‘invasive species’ and accuses him of ‘cosplaying on the world stage’ in scathing comments at Swiss economic summit

Newsom sets last possible day for special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat after death