An effort to exempt new apartment buildings in Los Angeles from the so-called mansion tax moved forward Wednesday, amid concerns that the tax is suppressing housing construction and making the …
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Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor’s call for 2028 redistricting
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesATLANTA — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. …
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A look at the November midterm fight for control of Congress
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesToday, we discuss political jockeying, litigation and Hail Mary passes. There’s so much going on these days … Indeed. Between the war with Iran, the World Cup and President Trump …
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All eyes are on Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s first moves on interest rates
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame …
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Sensing opportunity, Newsom touts investigation he says is Trump’s doing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom did something this week that most politicians would only in a nightmare: He announced that the federal government is investigating him and his wife. The revelation, delivered …
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Judge who had sex in courthouse agrees to exit Georgia election case
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesATLANTA — A federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan event, then lied when confronted with …
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UFC’s Dana White chides Josh Hokit over Michelle Obama insult
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor UFC boss Dana White, heavyweight Josh Hokit’s post-fight behavior at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday crossed a line. On Monday, the mixed martial arts promotion’s president and chief executive …
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WASHINGTON — The terms of a deal to end President Trump’s war with Iran remained a secret on Monday as both sides claimed victory and the months-long conflict reached a nebulous end. …
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Authoritarians target wives and children because it works. Trump is no different
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump Department of Justice going after people who make the president mad or even sad is nothing new, in this dangerous age when the presidency is increasingly about placating …
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Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life, a 250th anniversary campaign aimed at quelling what it calls the …