Newsom Lobbies for California Policies Amid D.C. Visit

Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling to Washington, D.C., to advocate for California's policy protections as Donald Trump prepares to assume the presidency. Newsom's agenda includes securing federal disaster response funding, climate waivers, and health care policies, which are at risk under Trump's leadership. This visit is part of Newsom's broader effort to 'Trump-proof' California, calling a special legislative session to prepare for potential federal challenges. Trump has criticized Newsom's actions, accusing him of damaging California and opposing his plans to 'Make California Great Again.' Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives' election remains undecided, with Republicans close to securing the majority, as several races are still uncalled. In California, Democratic incumbents like Josh Harder and Jim Costa are leading in their respective races, though formal calls are pending.