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With diminished clout, Californians in Congress struggle to counter Trump's agenda

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California has long had an outsize voice in the nation’s politics.

With 52 House members, California still has the largest state delegation, including 43 Democrats .

Many of the state's Democrats in Congress are bracing for another battle with President Trump .

They want to ensure robust wildfire recovery funding, safeguard Biden 's policies and advance their party's broader social and fiscal ambitions.

Many of California ’s elected Democrats in Washington are grappling with the deeply polarized Congress .

Rep. Dave Min (D-Irvine) is still getting used to his transition from being part of a supermajority in the state Senate to the minority party in the House .

California Sen. Adam Schiff , who took office in December , is optimistic the Senate will be more collegial.