Newsom sues Fox News, alleging defamation over how it covered his phone call with Trump
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for $787 million, accusing the media outlet of defamation in its coverage of a recent phone call between him and President Donald Trump.
The legal action comes as Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential contender, has intensified his pushback against Trump.
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