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Newsom said Fox \"chose to cover up that lie\" and asserted the network \"amend[ed], omit[ted], and edit[ed] facts\" to shape a \"malicious\" narrative. He invoked the network's recent Dominion settlement and said he is not seeking money for personal gain; any punitive damages would be used to \"advance the notion of truth, trust, and transparency.\" He called Fox News \"a propaganda network, the national news,\" and said some local Fox affiliates perform \"extraordinarily\" as journalists.

Newsom urged specific on‑air personalities to apologize, naming Jesse Waters and John Roberts; he said if they do not, the administration will pursue the lawsuit. \"They need to stop the lies. That's simple,\" he said.

Ending
Newsom framed the suit as an accountability measure for national coverage and said the lawsuit was not initiated lightly.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Governor Newsom Responds to Trump’s Big Ugly Bill","oneSentenceSummary","Gov. Newsom announced a defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accused the network of amending or omitting facts and called it a \"propaganda network,\" seeking punitive damages to promote truth and transparency.","taxTitle","Office of the Governor, Other State Agencies, Executive, California","taxId",76736,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6183550,"Newsom links budget signing to CEQA housing reforms, calls housing 'code red'",585,1822940,2408050,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5096292-723bac5d5dc5012900f0b3f910bb0d2b&start=1822&end=2408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5096292-723bac5d5dc5012900f0b3f910bb0d2b/thumbnail_1822940.jpg","/articles/6183550/California/Newsom-links-budget-signing-to-CEQA-housing-reforms-calls-housing-code-red","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183550-aa46281a331e6c21927b89dd66ea4a19/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864305&Signature=lJh76GhrMbaD8jHJeKB6Nx2Bn8eh-Xa04LwOSEhZ4YBfZGyEVGU1uvVP1jYjWWwyNih2iWuZIs~NkoQoyBpg0hxxGE5HsSUgRgCh~ud~469n6NCTCefqUpDTTeUWQrTtsJFrBZYE9g744skewB4Rif~GwhhkYgYqqLWaBmdzVXDrhnfggwfiHXTzK3SEEYYGUMWB4nT-rZlvifiPYuhGjIlhKzQzOCeFV-YzOp37IdNLjcLgwJd4~W3pSYaJulDHAwQ64pu9pHkE7ygqG~qkpxtKqLy9QUOIRkDNOZhUCfnSa3ttPpLnAiD7hOb8DsfHmqIj9InaMR1JoTZG6pZLcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state budget process included a key demand from his office: changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to speed housing construction. He said the administration expects to sign the budget and housing bills on Monday and described housing affordability in the state as \"code red.\"

Newsom praised legislative leaders and singled out Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Sen. Scott Wiener for leadership on the housing packages, saying the reforms are \"one of the most significant housing reforms in California's history\" if they pass the pending final votes. He said the administration has already signed numerous housing reforms in recent years but that \"it's not enough\" and that additional action was required now rather than waiting for later months.

When reporters asked about contingency decisions, Newsom deferred full comment until after votes were complete but said he appreciated the \"collaborative spirit\" shown by both houses in negotiating the budget. He said several housing components would \"trail\" and be rolled into the Monday signing, and invited the press to the signing event for further details.

Prop 36 funding and related budgetary impacts
During questions about the budget, the governor responded to a question about funding for Proposition 36 enforcement and implementation. He said the administration and legislature put roughly $100,000,000–$102,000,000 into the budget for courts, public defenders and treatment programs associated with Prop 36, and that there are additional budgetary impacts associated with shifts of funds across criminal justice measures. Newsom noted some competing priorities and said the $100,000,000 figure reflects the administration's estimate of near‑term needs.

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Newsom said he expected to sign the budget and housing bills on Monday and that the administration will provide more detail then. He emphasized urgency on housing reforms and encouraged continued legislative cooperation.","Governor praised legislative leadership on expedited CEQA changes to accelerate housing, said he plans to sign housing-related budget items on Monday, and referenced budget contingencies including funding for Prop 36.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6183556,"California officials warn federal health bill could strip coverage from up to 4 million residents",3018,80,3018950,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5096292-723bac5d5dc5012900f0b3f910bb0d2b&start=0&end=3018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5096292-723bac5d5dc5012900f0b3f910bb0d2b/thumbnail_80.jpg","/articles/6183556/California/California-officials-warn-federal-health-bill-could-strip-coverage-from-up-to-4-million-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183556-18d75581f50eaca4c34badb41d1a3cd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864305&Signature=TAt9W76yOJPCuy6PeEeckB5RqxOG1dqp6p3h6LHaHqRRECJqgvvREyXBWF3aT97dcZEqb~fUZq1403uyTJf4zCgamt7g-YRk97RIwN5-3BUoCvGTEYWAGolDJIZce~R0dI7nsKyDapJtpVX2tRNwz1PAdtZQU4HGXyOumzX3Iw43jQfQiUBP2zv~UOTarBjGGukvfgMXxKG0bKEm~joN~axmQwoOdpVcK3df5WoUV6vVZE8UXV8EMo5feZTQ4APaF4a1SFIHegUq9JHdEqzPbh9apPNr2CCMkbJRy2OVHwfYYIcur6ApO31WyXQ93rGRU9G4~BWLGTDKe4s6pFE9qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health leaders warned on an administration briefing that changes in a federal health bill under consideration in Congress could cause millions of Californians to lose health coverage and destabilize hospitals statewide.

Newsom said up to 3,400,000 people could lose coverage under Medi‑Cal, and an additional 600,000 people could drop Covered California plans if the bill and related amendments become law — a combined impact the governor said could reach about 4,000,000 people. He described the measure in Congress as the \"big beautiful betrayal\" and called its effects \"devastating.\" He added the state faces roughly $28,400,000,000 in federal funding at risk tied to those coverage losses.

The warning came as Secretary Johnson, California's Health and Human Services secretary, described the proposals as \"immediate threats to the well‑being of millions of Californians.\" She said the bill would impose new work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks that would increase administrative burden and reduce access to benefits. \"These proposals are not abstract,\" she said. \"These are immediate threats to the well‑being of millions of Californians and will impact all of us.\" Director Bass emphasized the scale of Medi‑Cal, saying: \"Medi‑Cal matters. It serves nearly 15,000,000 Californians, roughly 35% of the state, including 5,500,000 children and teens.\"

What officials told reporters
- Work requirements and paperwork: Newsom said the administration estimates about 5,100,000 people would be subject to new work rules, of whom roughly one‑third would meet the requirement and the other two‑thirds would face manual verification. He said a 36‑page example form illustrates the \"hassle factor\" that would drive people from coverage.
- Six‑month eligibility checks: State analysts estimated moving from annual to six‑month eligibility checks for many enrollees could reduce coverage by about 400,000 Californians each six‑month cycle.
- Covered California premium increases: Officials said roughly 2,000,000 exchange enrollees could face premium increases; the administration estimated as many as 600,000 of those could drop coverage.
- Provider taxes and directed payments: Director Bass warned the federal proposal would freeze or ban certain state provider taxes and limit directed payments, putting billions that fund Medi‑Cal at risk and threatening rural and critical‑access hospitals.
- Rural hospitals and jobs: Newsom pointed to a prior $300,000,000 state distressed hospital loan program and said hospitals that rely heavily on Medi‑Cal would be disproportionally harmed. He cited a UC Berkeley estimate that about 217,000 jobs could be at risk nationwide in the sector affected by the bill, with two‑thirds in health care roles.
- Nutrition and CalFresh: Secretary Johnson said the changes would reduce CalFresh benefits and nutrition supports; Newsom added that 735,000 Americans nationwide could lose access to nutrition programs under some proposals and warned of a potential $4,300,000,000 additional federal penalty related to states providing services to mixed‑status families.
- Special populations: When asked about regional center clients, state officials said many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are enrolled in Medi‑Cal and thus could be affected by coverage or eligibility changes.
- Data‑sharing concerns: Reporters asked whether federal sharing of Medicaid enrollment data could reach immigration authorities; Newsom said the administration is \"deeply concerned\" and described a chilling effect on providers and communities.

Administration officials cited multiple external analyses — the Congressional Budget Office and Urban Institute — while cautioning estimates vary. Newsom and his team said their estimate combines data modeling and observed effects from other states that implemented verification or work requirement policies. The governor urged Californians to contact congressional representatives in opposition to the bill.

The briefing did not announce any formal state action such as a specific budget appropriation or new regulation; officials said they are continuing real‑time analysis of amendments. Newsom said some impacts would begin immediately and others would phase in during 2027–2029. He also cautioned the state could not absorb all projected federal funding losses from the general fund.

Ending
State officials said they will continue to analyze legislative changes and update the public and the Legislature as details evolve. In addition to urging public outreach to members of Congress, the governor said the administration will monitor the bill's amendments and potential workarounds \"in real time.\"","Governor and state health officials said a federal health bill under consideration could cut Medi‑Cal coverage for as many as 3.4 million Californians, push 600,000 people off Covered California plans and threaten funding that supports rural hospitals and provider networks.","actionData","errors"]

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