Off The Press | Today's News Minute October 2, 2023 - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'! #breakingnews #news

California Governor Gavin Newsom has cut short the speculation over who he would pick to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. In a bit of a surprise, he chose Laphonza Butler, a black and lesbian abortion activist and pal of Vice President Harris. Controversy followed because she has been living in Maryland but swears she will move back before taking the job.

Former President Donald Trump and his kids are expected in a New York court today for the start of their business fraud trial. He plans to defend his management of Trump Incorporated.

After Congress approved a 45-day spending bill, averting a government shutdown, a leadership war opened in the House.Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s fighting words were to bring it on.

And the Powerball jackpot crept above $1 billion last night, putting today’s total at $1.04 billion.

Classic Calif. Choice https://www.offthepress.com/classic-calif-choice/

Trump In New York To Face Business Fraud Charges, Trump-Hating AG, Judge https://www.offthepress.com/trump-in-new-york-to-face-business-fraud-charges-trump-hating-ag-judge/

‘I’ll Survive’: McCarthy Thinks He Can Overcome Attempt To Remove Him As GOP Speaker https://www.offthepress.com/mccarthy-says-hell-survive-attempt-to-remove-him-as-gop-house-speaker/

Powerball Billion! Cash Option $478.2 Million, Odds 1 In 292,201,338 https://www.offthepress.com/powerball-billion-cash-option-478-2-million-odds-1-in-292201338/