His trip to Washington comes less than a week after he issued a proclamation to convene a special session of the state legislature in December to safeguard his policies, particularly those regarding the climate, immigration and reproductive freedoms.

Gov. Newsom plans on advocating for disaster response funding, climate waivers, and health care policies that need federal approval -- all of which could face opposition over the next four years.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief — issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump.

Gov. Newsom is in Washington, D.C. this week to seek more protections for California policies before the Trump administration takes over.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week to meet with President Biden after calling for a special session to "Trump-Proof" the state’s progressive policies.