Trumps War Against California

Battle lines between liberal politicians and the president intensified this week as Trump’s administration targeted cannabis, immigrants and the environment

For left-leaning Californians, there’s a silver lining to the Trump administration’s proposal to reopen the long-protected California coast to offshore oil drilling: They think it could help them win back Congress from the Republicans. They hope the ensuing political blowback will make it easier to rally Democratic voters against seven GOP congressmen who represent districts that supported Hillary Clinton last year, especially in two districts along the Southern California coast. Democrats need to win 24 GOP-held seats nationwide to regain control of the House.

California`s `war` with the Trump Administration was more bluster than battle in 2017. That might change with showdowns looming over the withholding of federal tax revenue and possible immigration raids. But should the President truly want to rile California? He has several `trump cards` to play.

As the state resists the White House on issues from immigration to climate change, Governor Jerry Brown is determined to avoid a pitched battle. Connie Bruck reports.

A governor’s election in California is a changing of the guard at a moment when the state is involved in a high-stakes battle with President Trump.

The state has thrived in defiance of the president. But now it’s on fire.

How the Golden State can lead a Democratic takeover of the House — and turn the tide of Trumpism