President Trump escalated his feud with California on Thursday by signing three measures that would block the state’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Here’s what you need to know about the California EV mandate battle:

The White House ceremony

Trump signed three anti-California measures:

Trump’s criticism of California

President blasted Biden administration’s California waiver:

The attendees

High-profile officials witnessed signing:

California’s immediate response

State officials filed lawsuit same day:

The lawsuit count

California’s 24th case against Trump this year:

The Congressional approval

Resolution passed through formal legislative process:

California’s EV timeline

State’s zero-emission vehicle requirements:

The Clean Air Act authority

Legal framework for California’s power:

The ongoing feud context

Latest battle in Trump-Newsom conflict:

The broader implications

Congressional Review Act resolution significance:

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