According to Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche and other top Trump administration officials, U.S. Secret Service agents did a fine job protecting President Trump and much of his Cabinet from …
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Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate – what each candidate said last night
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWildfire and insurance — issues amped by climate change — along with the price of gas, took center stage at the California governor’s debate on Tuesday night. Here are some …
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California governor debate: Candidates scrap over gas tax, homelessness
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe top candidates for California governor clashed over the high costs of gas, housing and homeowner’s insurance in a testy debate Tuesday evening, a fiery exchange that may finally draw …
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Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said in a written statement Saturday. Kempthorne died Friday evening in Boise, the …
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Agents with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in fraud inquiry
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMINNEAPOLIS — Federal agents executed multiple searches in Minnesota on Tuesday, seizing records and other evidence in an ongoing fraud investigation by the Trump administration of publicly funded social programs for children, …
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Jimmy Kimmel explains ‘expectant widow’ comment, declines to apologize
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesABC late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel explained his controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump, but declined to apologize for offending her. On Monday, President Trump repeated his demand that ABC …
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Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved U.S. House map favoring Democrats
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Supreme Court justices on Monday questioned whether the state’s Democrat-led legislature complied with constitutional requirements when it sent a congressional redistricting plan to voters, in a case that …
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A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in …
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Supreme Court wary of barring police from phone searches to find crime suspects
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution’s protection against “unreasonable searches.” Most of the justices sounded wary …
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Column: After Swalwell scandal, a ‘safe choice’ for Democrats emerges
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Xavier Becerra seems like the type of steady, trustworthy fellow you’d like your daughter to marry. But she’s attracted to a charming party animal. Then the flashy dude does …