A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Mr. Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation.
Nick Shirley, 24, has quickly become a hero in the MAGA movement as a YouTube influencer who has produced viral videos claiming to expose fraud in Democratic-led states.
The latest opposition effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.
As TV spending from the opposition picks up, the campaign supporting the tax believes a network of Democratic Party activists and union members pushing its message will be an advantage.
The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.
California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, announced last month that he and 11 other state attorneys general would sue to block Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Mr. Newsom, the governor of California, normally has harsh words for President Trump. But he called the new children’s savings accounts “one of the best things” the president has done.
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California gave an unusual endorsement for an endeavor led by President Trump — investment funds for American children born during Mr. Trump’s presidency.
Two Democrats are in a runoff to replace Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is spending heavily against a progressive candidate.
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