WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has charged a Russian-born U.S. citizen and advisor to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with working for a sanctioned Russian state television network and laundering the …
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Newsom vetoes bill to extend mortgage aid to undocumented immigrants
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA controversial bill that would have helped undocumented immigrants in California buy homes was vetoed Friday morning by Gov. Gavin Newsom who cited limitations to the program’s existing budget. Introduced …
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U.S. releases jobs report for August, key data for Fed and candidates
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Job growth picked up in August from the sluggish pace of hiring the previous month, providing a bit of relief after sharp declines earlier in the summer roiled financial …
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Skelton: Democratic rebels test Newsom during fight with Big Oil
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Using a baseball tactic that former college ballplayer Gavin Newsom should understand, the Legislature has started throwing brushback pitches at the lame duck governor. The batter has been leaning …
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Much remained uncertain after Thursday’s hearing on how to proceed with the federal Jan. 6 case against Donald Trump following the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. But one point seemed clear: …
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Trump says he’ll boost economy by cutting U.S. spending, corporate taxes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — Former President Trump told a group of executives and industry leaders on Thursday that he wants to lead a “national economic renaissance” by slashing regulations to boost energy …
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‘Never Trump’ didn’t work for Biden. Will ‘Never Kamala’ work for Trump?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHello, and happy Thursday, but not really. There are 60 days until the election and today we’re starting with something serious — Wednesday’s school shooting outside Atlanta. Two students and …
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WASHINGTON — Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday said she would support Kamala Harris for president, ending weeks of speculation about how fully she would embrace the Democratic ticket. Cheney, …
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Harris visits New Hampshire to tout her small-business tax plan
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris used a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Wednesday to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses, a pro-entrepreneur plan that may soften …
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Opinion: For undecideds, will this be Kamala Harris’ Achilles’ heel?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKamala Harris has had a strong start to her presidential campaign, but the remaining weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election will be closely contested and Harris faces real …