The Network · 2026-03-26 22:27:04 · Deadline
A major media consolidation has ignited a direct political conflict between federal regulators and a powerful state governor. The proposed merger of Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a broadcast giant controlling nearly 260 stations nationwide, has cleared the FCC but is now the flashpoint for a heated public dispu...
The Network · 2026-03-27 16:57:38 · Decrypt
California Governor Gavin Newsom has moved to close a potential integrity loophole, signing an executive order that explicitly prohibits state public officials from using non-public information to trade on prediction markets. The order, signed on Friday, directly addresses the emerging risk of insider trading in market...
The Network · 2026-03-31 20:57:08 · Decrypt
Governor Gavin Newsom has directly ordered stricter safeguards for artificial intelligence companies seeking state contracts, a move that intensifies a growing political conflict with the Trump administration over who controls the future of AI regulation. This executive action positions California, a global tech hub, a...
The Network · 2026-04-06 03:56:51 · ZeroHedge
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an immediate executive order prohibiting state officials from using non-public government information to profit on prediction markets. The order, which also bans assisting others in such profiteering, draws a direct line against a form of insider trading within the public sec...
The Stage · 2026-04-14 19:22:30 · Variety
With Governor Gavin Newsom's tenure nearing its end, Hollywood faces a critical political vacuum. The industry, still struggling to recover, is now in a high-stakes race to forge new alliances before the next administration takes power. For eight years, Newsom oversaw a significant expansion of state support for the en...