Next Governor To Face Thorny Choices After California’s Rapid Medicaid ExpansionMedi-Cal, the nation’s largest Medicaid program, was in trouble even before the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Rapid expansion, spiraling costs, and billions in federal funding cuts will mean tough challenges for California’s next governor. On the campaign trail, the two men running for the job have offered few answers.KFF Health News8d agoWhole story →CultureHealthcalifornia governor election
How would Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton manage California’s most precious resource, water?We asked California governor candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton how they'd manage conflicts over water. The Republican endorsed more spending on dams.CalMatters14d agoWhole story →Planetcalifornia governor election
California’s health care reckoning could soon become Becerra’s problemWith Gavin Newsom on his way out, advocates are hoping the former Biden Health secretary can rebuild California’s safety net despite fiscal pressures.POLITICO1mo agoWhole story →HealthGavin Newsomcalifornia governor election
MAGA Senate Candidate Gets Humiliating Reality Check From Trump VotersDisillusioned Trump voters in Michigan are turning their backs on Republican Mike Rogers.The Daily Beast17d agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate race
Gavin Newsom’s five-seat California redistricting bet faces a reality checkNewsom said he's 'confident, but not overconfident' that Democrats will win five House districts targeted by California’s new map.Washington Examiner1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia redistricting
NY Mets owner Steve Cohen to face harsh reality for futureAs the underperforming Mets ride out their disappointing 2026 season, owner Steve Cohen is ready to reflect and adjust for 2027.Asbury Park Press2mo agoWhole story →Steve Cohen
Obama's star power gets a reality check from Black voters in crucial Senate race: 'It's a turnoff'Barack Obama's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed drew mixed reactions from Black Detroit voters, with undecided residents saying it didn't move the needle.Fox News8d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentEconomymichigan senate race
Gavin Newsom’s political spending draws FEC scrutinyThe Federal Election Commission is seeking details on Gavin Newsom’s political action committee travel spending as his national political profile grows.New York Post2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsomfec scrutiny of newsom pac
Amy Klobuchar gets brutal reality check after opponent finds receipts amid race for govAmy Klobuchar, Minnesota Dem gubernatorial candidate, faces heat for campaigning on fraud after ignoring the state’s massive scandal. Klobuchar’s office issued over 1,000 press releases since 2022, none mentioning the $250M Feeding Our Future scandal.New York Post2mo agoWhole story →JusticeHealthAmy Klobucharminnesota gubernatorial race
El-Sayed lead for Michigan Senate grows, helped by views of TrumpIn a race key to control of the Senate, half of voters in a Suffolk poll are casting their ballot "to change the direction" of the president.USA TODAY1mo agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate race
Bizarre Nancy Mace Boast Slapped With Brutal Reality CheckThe GOP congresswoman’s taunt blew up in her face.The Daily Beast2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentNancy Macecongressional attendance controversy
