As Republican Steve Hilton touts a narrowing gap in California’s governor’s race, he’s challenging Democrat opponent Xavier Becerra to another debate, accusing him of “backing out” of a Los Angeles Times candidate forum this week.

Hilton suggested Becerra’s absence could be tied to a post-debate online poll favoring the Republican candidate.

In a video posted to X, Hilton questioned whether Becerra’s absence “could have anything to do with this new poll that showed that the massive majority of people who watched the debate decided that I’m the best choice for governor.”

The poll, which showed 73.9% of respondents favoring Hilton, was not a representative survey of California voters.

The Daily Signal contacted the Los Angeles Times to confirm whether Becerra had withdrawn from the event. A representative disputed Hilton’s characterization, explaining that Becerra had never committed to participating.

“Becerra never agreed to appear for the forum. He was invited and his schedule did not permit him to participate. An attempt was made to find a time that was agreeable, but his team did not reply,” the representative said.

The forum proceeded without Becerra, with Hilton answering questions from the LA Times on homelessness, California’s housing affordability crisis, and climate change.

During the discussion, Hilton reiterated his desire to face Becerra in another debate.

“Looking forward to perhaps one day having another chance to sit down with my competitor in this race, Xavier Becerra. We’ve had one debate. He promised that there would be debates, plural,” the Republican wrote.

The disagreement follows the candidates’ first head-to-head debate on CNN just over a week earlier, where they clashed on issues such as immigration, affordability, and homelessness.

Meanwhile, a new Hilton campaign-commissioned poll puts the Republican within 5.6 percentage points of Becerra, with the Democrat leading 45.7% to 40.1%, with 14.1% undecided.

Reacting to the results, Hilton wrote on X, “They said the governor’s race was ‘over.’ We’re about to prove them wrong.”

The campaign’s findings, however, are in sharp contrast to a September UC Berkeley poll, which found Becerra leading by 25 percentage points among likely voters, with 58% supporting the Democrat compared to 33% for Hilton.

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The job of White House press secretary has been offered to Katie Zacharia, a White House official confirmed to the Daily Signal Friday.

Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August to spend more time with her two children.

Trump confirmed that Zacharia would fill the post Friday afternoon.

“It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia,” he said. “Katie currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), where she has been outstanding! A native of California, Katie previously served as Spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.”

“Katie is a distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, an attorney, and a frequent Commentator on outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax,” he continued. “She was previously involved in my Campaigns, assisting in key Swing States, where we won 7 out of 7.”

Trump praised her “unblemished record of support.”

“She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA!” he said. “I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration. Katie is replacing the fabulous Karoline Leavitt, who did a fantastic job as Press Secretary.”

Zacharia will play an important role in speaking for the administration in the weeks leading up to midterm elections.

Zacharia briefly served as spokeswoman at the Department of Homeland Security in early 2026.

“I joined DHS with a genuine passion for supporting POTUS in his decisive and effective policies to secure our homeland, be a voice for the precious Angel Families, and an advocate for the men and women of ICE,” she said on X at the time of her departure. “I look forward to continuing that work in other capacities. God bless America, God Bless President Trump, and I am grateful to be alive during the presidencies of @realDonaldTrump!”

She is general counsel at Fix California, an organization founded by Richard Grenell to promote conservatism in the state. She regularly appears on Fox News.

Zacharia also serves as senior communications advisor at Trump Media and Technology Group and Truth Social.

She is a graduate of Pepperdine University and Pepperdine Caruso Law School. She is a mother of four.

Zacharia interned for the White House and the Republican National Committee in 2006.

This story is developing and will be updated.

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