Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, calling him “Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken.” (mediaite.com) He labeled Newsom “economically illiterate,” blamed California’s outward migration, budget shortfalls and homelessness, and quipped the governor had a “brain the size of a walnut.” (foxnews.com) Bessent warned Newsom’s suggestion to withhold federal tax payments would amount to criminal tax evasion and cautioned payroll officials about personal liability. (newsweek.com) The clash, sparked by Newsom’s earlier online jabs and a kneepad stunt in Davos, escalates tensions between the governor and the Treasury and national politics. (mediaite.com)
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Breaking: At Davos Jan. 21, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom as “Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken,” called him “economically illiterate,” and warned tax‑withholding would be criminal. According to Fox News. (foxnews.com) What do you think? Comment.
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On January 30, 2026, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein investigative records, along with over 2,000 videos and roughly 180,000 images, to the public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The materials, posted to the DOJ website, were reviewed and heavily redacted to protect alleged victims and sensitive ongoing investigations; certain categories—child pornography, medical and personal records, and things that might jeopardize probes—were withheld. Blanche said Congress will receive a report on redaction decisions. The disclosure follows earlier partial releases and intense public and congressional pressure. (washingtonpost.com)
