US attorney fired by Trump joins Newsom's team

Former acting U.S. attorney in Sacramento Michele Beckwith, who was recently fired by the Trump administration, has reportedly found a new gig with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's team.Newsom recently hired Beckwith to serve as deputy legal affairs secretary, putting her in a position to provide legal counsel to the governor and state agencies, according to The New York Times."Trump’s loss is California’s gain," Tara Gallegos, a Newsom spokesperson told the Times. She added that Beckwith "brings to our office more than 20 years of legal experience and invaluable knowledge of the law.""To me, it