Overview

• Governor Gavin Newsom met with California's congressional delegation and President Biden to strategize against potential federal policy changes under President-elect Trump.
• Newsom called a special session of the California legislature to prepare legal and policy measures to protect state interests.
• Key priorities include securing $5.2 billion in emergency funding and advancing healthcare and climate initiatives.
• Newsom emphasized the need for action on pending federal waivers crucial for California's environmental and health policies.
• Trump criticized Newsom's efforts, accusing him of undermining California's potential for growth under his administration.