Trump administration freezes over $1 billion in Medicaid funds to 2 states
Why it matters: California and Minnesota must provide documentation for the payments before federal health officials release more money.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Subject
#Gavin Newsom
California voters face 5% tax on billionaires in November
Why it matters: The first-of-its-kind measure could raise tens of billions, but state analysts warn some wealthy residents may leave.
DOJ threatens lawsuit over California handgun sales ban set for July 1
What's next: California has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to enter talks or face a federal court challenge over AB 1127.
Fox News, The Hill
Newsom alleges DOJ probes him, wife and former aides in California
What's new: Newsom's office believes grand jury subpoenas sought bank records, while a source said one inquiry involves Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +2
Newsom accused Trump of directing DOJ to investigate him
What's new: The California governor tied the alleged probe to a possible 2028 White House bid and gave no details on its scope.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Newsom alleges DOJ probes him, wife and former aides
What's new: Newsom's office said the inquiry appears to involve grand jury subpoenas for bank records and specific transactions.
Newsom alleges Trump used DOJ to target him and his wife
What's new: The accusation points to a fresh clash between California's governor and the Trump administration over federal power.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill
Newsom says federal probes reached him and wife amid Trump feud
What's new: People around the California governor were questioned, and one probe appears to examine his wife's taxes and nonprofit finances.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour
Steve Hilton advances to November in California governor race
What's next: Hilton will face Xavier Becerra after edging out Tom Steyer in the state's top-two primary.
Becerra, Hilton advance to November runoff in California governor race
What's next: California can keep counting mail ballots until July 10 certification, but Tom Steyer no longer has a viable path to the top two.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
Trump alleges California primary theft as vote count stretches on
What's next: California counties have up to 30 days to count ballots, with certified primary results due to the state by July 3.
ABC News, The Hill
Hilton led Becerra 28%-25% as California governor count stretched on
What's next: Mail ballots could take days to sort out which two candidates reach November under California's top-two primary.
BBC News (US & Canada), ABC News +1
California, Iowa and 4 other states hold high-stakes primaries
Why it matters: The results will test Democratic strength in California and Iowa and could shape Republicans' narrow House edge in New Jersey.
The New York Times, NPR +1
California voters pick from 60 candidates in governor primary
Why it matters: The state's top-two system could let two Republicans reach November if Democrats split their vote.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +3