Newsom faces riskier terrain as DOJ probes widen

Federal investigators are widening probes into Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, examining taxes, finances and nonprofit work tied to their advocacy groups. Allies warn the investigations could force staff to seek legal representation and alter the governor’s political calculus, though officials say no charges are imminent. The escalation reflects a tougher, higher-stakes phase in the Newsoms’ feud with the White House, with potential implications for a future national bid while Newsom remains focused on California.