California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California's minimum wage will increase to $17.40 starting 1 January, establishing the highest pay floor of any US state. The current rate is $16.90. Newsom described the move as a necessary measure to support working families struggling with high living costs. Additionally, the governor used the announcement to criticize the Trump administration. This policy change aims to provide financial relief to workers across the state beginning next year.