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Newsom says he's under investigation by Justice Department

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accusing the Justice Department of abusing the grand jury process after he says it launched a federal investigation into him and his wife. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has the details.

Published June 16, 2026, 12:08 AM
Updated June 16, 2026, 12:32 AM4.3K
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Newsom says he's under investigation by Justice Department

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accusing the Justice Department of abusing the grand jury process after he says it launched a federal investigation into him and his wife. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has the details.

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