California Gov. Gavin Newsom — an expected Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 — is raising the prospect of requiring Americans to complete a set period of national service, suggesting commitments ranging from at least six months to as long as a year and a half.
Gavin Newsom floats idea of mandatory national service; military on the table?
Politics
March 27, 2026
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