WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices reported Friday that they are receiving big-money advances for writing books about themselves or the law, often shortly after arriving at the court. Justice Ketanji …
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ACLU has blueprint to fight any Trump immigrant raids, deportations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal challenges against former President Trump ‘s administration more than 400 times during his time in the White House, helping to halt an …
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Trump, at rally, demands appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPHOENIX — Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal, …
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Changes to retail theft bills may splinter Prop. 47 initiative support
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Legislative leaders plan to fast-track bills to crack down on retail theft in California and are using the package of reforms to pressure supporters of a proposed tough-on-crime initiative …
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Why Biden’s order on the ‘out of control’ border may not fix Democrats’ political problem
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Biden has been trying to frame the November election around two subjects: his legislative accomplishments and former President Trump’s fitness to serve. But Biden’s own vulnerabilities have been …
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This ‘Fortnite’ island is the latest climate change battleground
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLet’s start with a climate allegory. I’ll call it the Parable of the Three Environmentalists. The first runs a sustainability nonprofit led by Hollywood power players, some of whom care …
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With deadline nearing, Newsom and lawmakers disagree over solutions to California budget crisis
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — With a deadline looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state Legislature are working to settle their differences over access to public healthcare services, delaying minimum wage …
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Kamala Harris greeted by over a hundred protesters outside fundraising event in San Francisco
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSAN FRANCISCO — Vice President Kamala Harris, the former San Francisco district attorney, arrived at her old stomping ground Wednesday to raise money for the Biden-Harris reelection campaign and was …
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House Republicans issue criminal referrals against James, Hunter Biden
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — House Republicans issued criminal referrals Wednesday against President Biden’s son and brother, accusing them of making false statements to Congress as part of a yearlong impeachment inquiry. The Republican …
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Opinion: GOP would rather demonize Fauci than help us survive next pandemic
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt has become as tiresome as it is predictable: When Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia turns on her microphone during a hearing, it’s time to say goodbye to …