Gavin Newsom's quest to 'Trump-proof' California enrages incoming president | Politico |

Newsom and prominent Democrats in Sacramento have vowed the Golden State will once again lead the resistance to Trump's policies -- reviving its role from the first Trump era. During that time, state officials filed more than 120 lawsuits challenging the Republican administration's actions and passed a sweeping law limiting local authorities' cooperation with federal immigration officials.

"The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack -- and we won't sit idle," Newsom said Thursday, in a statement announcing the special session. The governor was a central surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris and is considered a likely contender for president in 2028.

The special session will start in Sacramento on Dec. 2, when lawmakers were scheduled to return to the state Capitol to swear in new members and prepare for next year's session.