Federal-State Clash: California Attorney General Rob Bonta welcomed a Ninth Circuit ruling upholding limits on President Trump’s federalization of the California National Guard. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is demanding that counties help identify suspected noncitizen voters, escalating a dispute over voter records that state officials call an attempt to weaponize the law. Billionaire Tax: A proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires is dividing California Democrats and voters, with a new poll showing majority opposition. Meta has struck a deal to help Mark Zuckerberg cover a potential bill, while Google co-founder Larry Page has reportedly shifted his home base to Florida. Local Elections and Growth: Data centers have become a flashpoint in Los Angeles County races, as cities weigh AI infrastructure against local concerns. Statewide, Proposition 45 would speed environmental reviews for eligible projects, including housing and clean energy, but critics warn it could limit public input. Workers and Business: A $7.2 million California agreement requires gig-work platform WorkWhile to treat workers as employees, a notable test of the state’s labor rules.