Newsom released a short video Tuesday where he talks about his visit, which included a meeting with President Joe Biden.

Trump resoundingly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, a former California prosecutor, in the battle for the nation’s top job. Newsom has become a foil for Trump over the years, and he was a prominent advocate for Biden’s — and then Harris’ — campaign.

Gov. Newsom plans on advocating for disaster response funding, climate waivers, and health care policies that need federal approval -- all of which could face opposition over the next four years.

His announcement called on the Legislature to give the attorney general’s office more funding to fight federal challenges when they meet in December.

Gov. Newsom is in Washington, D.C. this week to seek more protections for California policies before the Trump administration takes over.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week to meet with President Biden after calling for a special session to "Trump-Proof" the state’s progressive policies.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is traveling to the nation’s capital this week amid a push to protect California’s policies from President-elect Trump, following his decisive victory in the White House race.

Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief — issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump. The Democratic governor is leaving for Washington on Monday and will return home Wednesday,