MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge charged with helping a man illegally evade immigration agents is seeking donations to fund her court defense. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan announced Friday that …
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Trump’s auto tariffs reignite concerns about GM’s future in South Korea
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSEOUL — In South Korea, the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported cars has sent local automakers Hyundai and Kia scrambling to protect one of the country’s most valuable exports. But General …
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Space Force, governors at odds over plans to pull talent from National Guard units
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Space Force is moving ahead with plans to pull talent from Air National Guard units to help build up the still new-military service — but …
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Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBATON ROUGE, La. — A legal challenge against a first-of-its-kind measure that recategorized two widely used abortion-inducing drugs as “controlled dangerous substances” in Louisiana can move forward, a judge ruled Thursday. Baton …
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Contributor: So far Trump has betrayed any hopes for free markets
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you voted for Donald Trump last November because you believed he’d increase economic freedom, it’s safe to say you were fooled. Following a reckless tariff barrage, the White House …
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For the last 18 months, the city of Rancho Palos Verdes has been struggling to address a worsening local emergency — the dramatic expansion of an ancient landslide zone that …
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Newsom proposes slashes funding to California newsrooms by $20 million
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGov. Gavin Newsom proposed slashing funding by 67% for a pioneering deal with Google to support struggling California newsrooms, citing financial pressures that have promoted wider budget cuts. California newsrooms …
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SACRAMENTO — One of the many traits that set California apart from other states is the way undocumented immigrants are woven into our communities. Their economic impact is obvious, and the Golden …
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Democratic congressman pushes articles of impeachment against Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker is launching a renegade effort to impeach President Trump, pushing past party leaders on Wednesday with an attempt to force a procedural vote in the U.S. House …
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Officers are winning massive payouts in ‘LAPD lottery’ lawsuits
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn police circles, it’s known as the “LAPD lottery.” Speaking at a city budget presentation this month, Police Chief Jim McDonnell said some officers have sought to “weaponize” the department’s …