US Midterm 2026 LIVE: California Governor Debate | Becerra & Hilton Clash Over Trump, Taxes, Housing

California Governor Debate LIVE | Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton faced off in their only scheduled California gubernatorial debate on CNN on September 30, 2026, with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderating. The hour-long confrontation put California’s cost of living, homelessness, housing, immigration, taxes, gas prices, artificial intelligence and high-speed rail at the centre of the discussion. Becerra repeatedly connected Hilton’s positions to President Donald Trump, including during exchanges over taxes and AI regulation. #XavierBecerra #SteveHilton #CaliforniaGovernor #CaliforniaElection #CaliforniaPolitics n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram:   / cnnnews18   Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube