
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is in the spotlight as multiple wildfires tear through the Los Angeles area, putting his response under a microscope amid speculation over his political ambitions. On Tuesday, Newsom declared a state of emergency as the fires raged in the southern part of the state. The governor has come under heavy criticism from President-elect Trump, who called on him to resign over his handling of the wildfires on Thursday. The developments come as Newsom is increasingly seen as one of the Democrats on the frontline responding...