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Newsom's Tax Proposal Sparks Clash with Federal Authorities
6/9/2025
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who claims his proposal to withhold federal taxes could encourage tax evasion. This clash intensifies amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement and ongoing protests in Los Angeles, igniting a heated debate over the balance of power between state and federal authorities.
