Enten found that Newsom is leading the race to become the next Democratic nominee, standing at 12% odds, according to online prediction market Kalshi. He is followed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) at 10%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 10%, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 6%.

The Justice Department claims California's request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would "countermand" the president's lawful military directives.

California Republicans have found ways to convince Trump he’s helping the state rather than Newsom before, one expert said.

The California Governor has sued the U.S. President over the mobilization of the National Guard, calling it “an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”

Trump lawyers told the court that Trump has "no obligation" to consult, or even notify California Gov. Newsom before federalizing National Guard troops to quell anti-ICE protests.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday night had tough words for President Trump, saying Trump 'illegally' deployed National Guard troops without consulting California law enforcement leaders and that Trump 'enflamed a combustible situation'.

"This brazen abuse of power by a sitting president inflamed a combustible situation, putting our people, our officers and even our National Guard at risk. That's when the downward spiral began." Start the day smarter.

A federal judge on Tuesday night declined California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request for an immediate temporary restraining order to restrict President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday (June 10) condemned President Donald Trump’s deployment of U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling it a reckless escalation that has deepened tensions in the city.