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California lawmakers begin special session to 'Trump-proof' the state

Headline from ABC 30 Fresno

A special session was held on Monday as Governor Gavin Newsom and Democrats work to fund potential lawsuits against the second Trump administration.

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27 articles, oldest first.

  1. ABC 30 Fresno

    California Legislature starts special session Monday to 'Trump-proof' the state (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The state Legislature starts a special session Monday, called by Gov. Gavin Newsom to "Trump-proof" California on immigration, other issues.

  2. NBC New York

    California lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof' state laws (opens NBC New York)

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    Gov. Newsom and California lawmakers will return to the state Capitol Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special

  4. CBS News

    Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to "Trump-proof" California in a special legislative session. Here (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A special session​ called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will begin Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

  6. Washington Examiner

    California begins special session to secure funding to fight Trump in court (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher called the special session a "political stunt" by Gov. Gavin Newsom against President-elect Donald Trump.

  7. The Oregonian

    California lawmakers will begin a special session to ‘Trump-proof’ state laws (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched his campaign to safeguard liberal values ahead of another Donald Trump presidency. State lawmakers convened Monday to swear in new members for the 2025 legislative session.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    California lawmakers to begin special session to 'Trump-proof' state laws - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

  9. Time

    California Has Special Session to 'Trump-Proof' State Laws (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

  10. CNN

    ‘Trump-proof’ state laws are the focus as California lawmakers begin special session (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

  11. The Hill

    California lawmakers kick off special session to ‘Trump-proof’ the Golden State (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    California lawmakers on Monday are kicking off a special legislative session in what Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has deemed efforts to “Trump-proof” the Golden State from potential federal interference. Newsom will be seeking up to $25 million for the California Department of Justice and state agencies du…

  12. ABC 30 Fresno

    California lawmakers begin special session to 'Trump-proof' the state (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    A special session was held on Monday as Governor Gavin Newsom and Democrats work to fund potential lawsuits against the second Trump administration.

  13. Latin Times

    California Legislators Launch Session to 'Trump-Proof' State Laws Amid Expected Federal Challenges (opens Latin Times)

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    California seems poised to again be the center of a resistance effort against Trump's proposed policies after suing his first administration over 120 times

  14. Truthout

    California Lawmakers Begin Legislative Special Session to “Trump-Proof” State (opens Truthout)

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    “The freedoms we cherish in California are under threat — and we won’t stand by,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month.

  15. KTVU San Francisco

    State lawmakers begin quest to 'Trump-proof' California (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    A special legislative session got underway in Sacramento on Monday in an effort to 'Trump-proof" California.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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