Amid baseless claims of fraud, Trump renews attacks on vote‑by‑mail while California prepares for 2026 statewide and congressional elections.

Donald Trump stood by his decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles last summer, noting his action helped the city keep their position as the host for the 2028 Olympics. The president addressed the controversial decision during his sit down with Tom Llamas on "NBC Nightly News" Wednesday evening,

Californians could get instant rebates on electric vehicle purchases under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $200 million plan, which would require automakers to match state incentives dollar-for-dollar.

New Trump order pushes federal takeover of LA wildfire rebuilding, allowing permit bypass and launching a federal audit of California disaster spending.

The New York Post reported that Newsom was going after a Trump executive order aimed at speeding up the rebuilding from California’s wildfires. “He hasn’t coordinated or connected with anyone,” Newsom said on Monday at an event in San Diego about fentanyl interdiction efforts.

By Lisa Baertlein, Valerie Volcovici and David Shepardson LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks,