Rob Bonta
Attorney General of California since 2021
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The president started a war that has created volatility in oil markets, disrupted global energy supplies, and left families and businesses paying the price at the pump. Yet, the Trump administration is attempting to gut fuel economy standards and force Americans to spend billions more on gas while poisoning the air in our communities,
- Attorney General Bonta said in a statementAljazeeraaljazeera.com/economy/2026…
While California is focused on protecting the environment and the health of our loved ones, President Trump remains hell-bent on protecting the pockets of the fossil fuel industry,
- Bonta said in a press releasePoliticopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…
This is a time for sharing best practices to flagging threats and risks to our shared democratic election system, and to be prepared across state boundaries for what might come next,
- Bonta said in a news conference this weekCNNcnn.com/2026/09…
The Court has now made clear that this kind of defiance cannot stand, that the Attorney General has the authority to intervene when sheriffs take improper action, and that voted ballots belong in the custody of elections officials,
This settlement is not a vote of support for this merger; it is not a blessing of the broader merger,
- Bonta saidFox Newsfoxnews.com/media/newsom…
I am always willing to come to the table for honest, good-faith negotiations, and when we can find a strong solution that protects competition and consumers, I’d rather resolve the case, the issue, in the boardroom instead of the courtroom,
- Bonta addedFox Newsfoxnews.com/media/newsom…
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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/detroit…The revised standards seek to reverse former President Joe Biden's push toward greater fuel efficiency and electric vehicles
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/10…Gavin Newsom signs Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha into law as new California state holidays
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/gavin…Gavin Newsom wrapped up his last bill signing and vetoing marathon in office Wednesday evening
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…Trump allies could use midterms ‘counting window’ to disrupt results, experts warn
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…The California Supreme Court shut down a right-wing sheriff’s efforts to seize and investigate ballots over debunked allegations of vote “discrepancies,” in a legal fight that has helped election officials prepare for any similar attempts during November election
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…California Supreme Court rules sheriff must return seized ballots
The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com/politics/20…Riverside county sheriff Chad Bianco in February seized approximately 650,000 ballots from a November 2025 special election on statewide congressional redistricting favorable to Democrats and pushed by Governor Gavin Newsom
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Newsom denies pressuring California AG into Paramount settlement after liberal backlash
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/newsom…The settlement delighted Warner Bros shareholders, but drew criticism from opponents of the merger who say it will hurt Hollywood jobs
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/09…Harris keeps 2028 door open as she hits midterm campaign trail, warns ‘28 won’t matter’ without 2026
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/harris…The share of California registered voters excited about a Newsom presidential run fell 11 points, from 48% in March to 37% in September
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…CNN staffers accept new reality as Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery goes full steam ahead
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/cnn…Paramount has cleared the final hurdle in its year-long race to take over Warner Bros
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…‘This race is taking shape much sooner than people think’
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission sued the U.S. Department of the Interior and Invenergy, a California offshore wind leaseholder, over an agreement involving the cancellation of a lease in the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area off California's Central Coast
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260923/59d3f…Poll: Voters cool on Harris, lukewarm on Newsom for ’28
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…CNN News Central's John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten break down her current standing compared to her position back in 2024 and look at what prediction markets say about her chances for running in 2028
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…States settle lawsuit with Paramount, paving way for Warner merger
France 24france24.com/en/video…Paramount Skydance Corp. has reached a settlement with California and other states suing to block its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…Paramount Discussed $1.5 Billion California Investment to Clear Merger Hurdle
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/business/media…Political calculations loom large: James, Bonta, Tong and some of the other state AGs are up for reelection this November
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/state…Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Saturday that is meant to prevent interference in California’s midterm elections in response to efforts by President Trump and other Republicans to restrict voting participation
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…'American Idol' ditches Hollywood for Georgia after two decades as California loses another production
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/amer…Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta were reportedly alerted to an impending exit announcement, though the deadline passed without a formal statement from the studio
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…California mail-in voting unchanged after Supreme Court blocks Trump restrictions
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/post/2026…With Republicans currently holding a 53-47 majority, a Democratic victory in the November 3 midterm elections could dismantle Trump's capacity to advance judicial appointments once the newly elected Congress takes office next year
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Supreme Court pushes back against Trump and GOP ahead of the midterm elections
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/supreme…During his first term in office, the president appointed three conservative justices to the High Court—Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett
Newsweeknewsweek.com/a/timeline…NYC Mayor Mamdani Sues Trump Administration Over New Immigration Rule
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/nyc…The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation was scheduled to take effect on Tuesday before US District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV in Boston granted an injunction requested by a coalition of trade unions and higher education advocacy groups
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…In one lawsuit, the states challenged a rule that narrowed the Endangered Species Act’s definition of “harm,” which had long included encroachments on habitats where endangered animals live
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…US midterms begin with chaos over mail-voting crackdown
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…A federal judge in Boston extended on Friday a ban stopping President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/us…California’s Rob Bonta investigating OpenAI over Hugging Face hack
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…In July, a swarm of OpenAI agents worked together to escape their sandbox during a cybersecurity evaluation and break into Hugging Face’s servers
TechCrunchtechcrunch.com/2026/09…Judge halts EPA effort to overturn California car rules
The Hillthehill.com/newsletters/energy…The state just scored a small victory which could keep its hopes alive — though the legal quagmire California and all three branches of the federal government face is far from over
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…Texas GOP turns on big tech as AI data centers spark voter revolt
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1414754…The computer-filled warehouses powering America’s boom in artificial intelligence have become less popular than almost every other kind of infrastructure—even nuclear-power plants
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…How Meta will pull off massive changes to its social media apps
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Another $5 billion will be added if Snap, TikTok, and YouTube agree to implement their own safeguards
Mashablemashable.com/tech/mark…States Sue Over Move to End to Federal Funds for Transgender Youth for Transition Care
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…California’s policy sparked minimal controversy for years until Republicans and anti-LGBTQ+ groups across the US made attacks on trans people a central part of their campaigns in recent election cycles
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…US regulator claims Amazon manipulated advertising prices
Financial Timesft.com/content/bafde798…Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/antoniopequen…EU wants Meta to extend US teen safety restrictions to Europe
France 24france24.com/en/eu…Ashlee Difuntorum is an entertainment litigator who covers new media
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/legalentertai…Meta to pay $18b to settle states' teen safety lawsuit
China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202608…Emily had always battled mental health issues, but when some classmates posted photos of her with an apron and hairnet on social media and began cyberbullying her, it got worse
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/economy/2026…Utah Governor hopes Meta Settlement ‘is a message, not just for other social media companies, but for the AI companies’
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…He doesn’t see Paramount Skydance as nearly so willing to deal
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Meta agrees to safety changes on Instagram and Facebook — but only in US, for now
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Meta settles US lawsuit over child safety for $17B
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/technology/fa…Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data
TechCrunchtechcrunch.com/2026/08…He doesn’t see Paramount Skydance as nearly so willing to deal
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Judge lifts block on Trump’s mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…A federal judge removed a nationwide ban on President Trump's sweeping mail-in voting policy Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the way earlier this week
Axiosaxios.com/2026/08…Why California is still fighting over the 2025 vote
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…California sheriff doubles down on seizing ballots as state Supreme Court hears whether he must return them
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/californi…The spot kicks off a statewide TV and digital campaign slated to run through Election Day
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing 'lack of good faith'
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/08…Stephen Colbert blasts Paramount for kowtowing to Trump's FCC over Talarico interview
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/business/media…Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the Directors' Guild of America, among others, have called for a settlement
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/08…Meta goes on trial, accused of targeting children and downplaying dangers of Instagram
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/economy…Parents see landmark Meta trial as turning point in protecting kids online
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/americas…E-scooter Canada: Doctors sound alarm over rise in injuries
CTV Newsctvnews.ca/health/article…Other news outlets have referred to them as “motorized menaces” terrorizing communities
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Elon Musk, the World’s Most Famous EV Pioneer, Is Now Leaning Into Fossil Fuels
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/business/energy…The latest big win for the industry came on Friday when Trump sat with hundreds of mining executives and Cabinet members to unveil $3 billion for mineral projects, citing national security and the nation’s reliance on countries like China for those raw materials
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/trump…The latest big win for the industry came on Friday when Trump sat with hundreds of mining executives and Cabinet members to unveil $3 billion for mineral projects, citing national security and the nation’s reliance on countries like China for those raw materials
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Guardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…The latest big win for the industry came on Friday when Trump sat with hundreds of mining executives and Cabinet members to unveil $3 billion for mineral projects, citing national security and the nation’s reliance on countries like China for those raw materials
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…Paramount threatens to leave California for blocking $110 billion merger with Warner Bros, state AG slams ‘blackmail’
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…Stephen Colbert blasts Paramount for kowtowing to Trump's FCC over Talarico interview
The Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Discovery was fueled by politics rather than concerns over market share
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…US: 25 Democratic states move court against Trump's forced-labour tariffs
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…A coalition of 25 US states sued Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over new tariffs pegged at 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent on goods from 60 trading partners, calling these a pretext for replacing import taxes struck down by the United States supreme court in February
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/us…Blue states sue Trump administration for data sharing on cash assistance program
The Hillthehill.com/regulation/court…TANF is a block grant program established in the late 1990s to help keep children and families out of poverty
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/paramou…Paramount Skydance and rival Warner Bros Discovery have agreed to pause their $110bn (£82.8bn) merger until June 2027 while a judge weighs upon a legal challenge against the tie-up
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Paramount-Warner Bros' $110 billion merger paused by court over antitrust violation fears, delays could cost $1 billion
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…US judge pauses Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros acquisition
Financial Timesft.com/content/ce24c3cb…Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over childcare funding restrictions
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
CNNcnn.com/2026/07…A last-ditch effort to block the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is heading to court as 12 Democratic state attorneys general attempt to stop the $111bn deal they say violates antitrust law and reduces competition in both the film and cable television industries
Guardiantheguardian.com/media/2026…A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Military assistance totaling billions annually used to get bipartisan support in Washington
The Times Of Israeltimesofisrael.com/theres/a…Screenwriters union joins fight to stop Paramount-Warner merger
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/culture…This legal action by the WGA follows a similar suit initiated yesterday by California and eleven other states
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Paramount's Warner takeover challenged by 12 US states
France 24france24.com/en/paramount…Stephen Colbert blasts Paramount for kowtowing to Trump's FCC over Talarico interview
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Coalition of 25 states sues Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/coalition…Michelle Mbekeani analyzes the intersection of public finance & policy
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/michellembeke…Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com/california/story…The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday accused Virginia of turning against its long tradition as an upholder of liberty under the U.S. Constitution, as it sued the state over new gun control measures
Newsweeknewsweek.com/doj/virginia…US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in major blow to Trump
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…This comes after Trump had signed an executive order on the first day of his presidency decreeing those born to parents in the US illegally or on temporary visas could not automatically become Americans
France 24france24.com/en/trump…Trump administration targets California coastal agency in escalation of energy production fight
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Permitting delays pushed by the Trump administration threaten to derail 92 gigawatts of clean power, even as electricity demand from AI data centers skyrockets
TechCrunchtechcrunch.com/2026/06…Judge blocks Trump’s executive order on mail voting
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/elections…U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston made permanent a previous injunction that had halted most of the order's efforts
International Business Timesibtimes.com/judge/permanently…Schiff silent on Biden-era Newsom probe report as California AG claims DOJ 'weaponization'
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/schiff…The Newsoms are under a magnifying glass as the Department of Justice pursues a multi-pronged investigation
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Paramount-Warner Bros merger gets justice department approval
The Timesthetimes.com/us/news…Paramount’s $111bn takeover of Warner Bros wins US antitrust approval
Financial Timesft.com/content/fd52360a…