A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary.

A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary.

Dana Williamson, who was Newsom’s chief of staff from 2022 to 2024, entered a plea agreement after months of negotiations with prosecutors.