California Gov. Newsom formally endorses Biden for president

 California Gov. Gavin Newsom formally endorsed Joe Biden for president on Friday, praising the former vice president for his “deep compassion and empathy” during a virtual high-dollar fundraiser in partnership with the Democratic National Committee. “I just couldn’t be more proud of you and the prospects of your presidency,” he told Biden. Newsom’s endorsement of Biden, a fellow Democrat, was expected. But the…