
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are offering a striking split screen in how some red and blue states are readying for President-elect Trump’s controversial second-term plans. DeSantis this week called a special session of the Sunshine State legislature to swiftly implement Trump’s immigration agenda – a stark contrast to Newsom, who called a special session in California after the election to protect progressive state laws. And while DeSantis only appears to be strengthening his ties to Trump, Newsom is positioning himself as a leader...