California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an “embarrassing" televised address that experienced several technology meltdowns leaving his speech without sound.

Newsom's opposition to Trump comes after he tried to preemptively counter criticism he is too liberal before an expected 2028 presidential campaign.

Democrats are scrambling to shift the fight away from immigration, instead highlighting Trump’s use of executive powers.

Newsom's 2028 presidential aspirations hang in the balance as the eyes of the nation are on California's clash with immigration authorities.

Democrats are lining up to throw their support behind Gavin Newsom and anoint him as the new leader of the party in the wake of the LA riots. Donald Trump called for the arrest of the California governor earlier this week, prompting Mr Newsom to call his bluff – which attracted widespread praise from Democrats.

Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.

The “quiet zone,” a one-square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles, seemed to be yielding positive results, with less chaos and property damage overnight Wednesday.

President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom clash over deployment of troops to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests.

The governor bragged about working with ICE in California but said that President Trump was “trying to gin things up to create problems” at protests.