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AP White House Reporter on California’s Image in D.C.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: A map of the Gulf of America is seen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump signing a series of executive orders, including, lifting 25% tariffs for all goods compliant under USMCA trade agreement, terminating the security clearances of those who work at the law firm Perkins Coie, combating drug trafficking at the northern border and announced a $20 billion investment by shipping giant CMA CGM for U.S. infrastructure and jobs. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The administration has barred journalists from The Associated Press from the White House press pool for refusing to adopt the renaming in its coverage. Scott and Marisa are joined by The AP’s White House reporter Chris Megerian to discuss the president’s renaming orders, including his plans to announce whether the U.S. will start referring to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf. 

Plus, they dig into California’s influence and reputation in D.C. and Governor Gavin Newsom’s balancing act with the Trump administration.

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