California governor slams claim probes did not originate from Washington (opens original article in a new tab)

California governor Gavin Newsom disputed claims that federal investigations into him were initiated by the US Justice Department, alleging they were targeted at him on Donald Trump's behalf.

• California governor Gavin Newsom denied claims that federal investigations into him were initiated by the US Justice Department
• Newsom alleged that the probes were targeted at him on Donald Trump's behalf