Mr. Newsom, the California governor and a potential presidential candidate, writes that the privileged caricature of his background is mistaken.

The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.

In his first month as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani used his showmanship to spotlight some early victories, even amid some stumbles.