Newsom Eyes 2028, Becerra Leads Quietly | Los Angeles News

Governor Newsom’s surprise trip to Michigan may be more than a goodwill gesture—strategists suspect he’s quietly testing the waters for a 2028 presidential run while boosting Democratic candidates. Meanwhile, Xavier Becerra’s comfortable lead in the governor’s race has him playing it cool, avoiding the spotlight, while Steve Hilton ramps up pressure as the underdog. In the State Senate, Roger Niello emerges as the new Republican leader, focused on bipartisan collaboration to find common ground. And Senator Adam Schiff is out in Northern California, rallying farmers around the farm bill—but warning that cuts to food assistance hurt both families and crop demand. It’s a snapshot of politics at work: national ambitions, local battles, and the intricate dance of compromise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2833c2347ad1543c Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews