"California Senate Primary Debate: Highlights, Reactions, and How to Watch"

In the first California Senate debate, Democratic candidates split on Israel's war in Gaza, while Republican Steve Garvey refused to state his support for former President Donald Trump. The candidates also clashed over healthcare, with Garvey opposing Medicare for All and the Democrats supporting it. They also diverged on the issue of earmarks, with Rep. Katie Porter calling for an end to them while Rep. Barbara Lee advocated for their importance in funneling dollars to California.