Donald Gregg

Josh, David and Tim discuss the pay-fors of Democrats’ big spending plans, a looming government shutdown, the debate about booster shots, and California’s failed recall election.

Leafly Senior Editor David Downs talks about how Newsom has dealt with the burgeoning cannabis market, and whether pot will have a role to play when he’ll likely be on the 2022 ballot.

The leading Republican candidate in the California recall election is trying to build a multi-ethnic coalition of voters — and overcome criticism for his views on race.

Shirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her.

California lawmakers are pushing to pay addicts not to use illegal drugs.

After initial returns showed the recall failing by a nearly 70% to 30% margin, the Associated Press and TV networks called the race for Newsom.

President Biden announced in May that the United States would ship 80 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to dozens of countries.

Josh Barro, Tim Carney and David Dayen discuss President Biden’s vaccine mandates, early cuts and bargaining chips in the Democrats’ spending bill, and America’s post-Trump…

Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature.