Politics
Gavin Newsom's Crime Policy Scrutinized; Senate Reconciliation Bill Struggles
Governor Gavin Newsom faced criticism for his stance on crime, while key Republican Senator Ron Johnson expressed skepticism about the prospects of passing a new reconciliation bill in the Senate. Tensions also rose between Senate Republicans and President Trump over the SAVE America Act.
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The Hill
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2026-07-27 12:46 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday said that passing the latest iteration of a reconciliation bill through the Senate is "a very small needle to thread." "America's expecting us to govern and we're going to have to recognize Democrats will not help us do it, and we're going to do things on our own,
2026-07-27 12:56 UTC
The Hill
A look at the record suggests that the governor has been anything but soft on crime.
2026-07-27 13:00 UTC