Breaking news: Newsom sues Fox News for saying he lied about Trump call
The defamation lawsuit seeks at least $787 million in damages.
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June 27, 2025, 9:54 a.m. ET

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Gov. Gavin Newsom is at a news conference, where he is wearing a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection jacket.
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Newsom Sues Fox News for Saying He Lied About Call With Trump

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $787 million in damages, comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom of California adopts an increasingly combative style with the president and his allies.

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