WASHINGTON — The YOLO caucus is in session. In a Republican-led Congress defined by deference to President Trump, there’s a small but steadily growing cohort who have found themselves more willing to …
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Contributor: Trump has left himself only bad options on Iran
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNearly three months after the United States and Israel launched their large-scale bombing campaign against Iran and about six weeks since the April 8 ceasefire took effect, President Trump faces …
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Trump shows reporters ballroom site amid $1-billion security request
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Shouting over the banging and clanging sounds from heavy construction equipment, President Trump on Tuesday gave a group of reporters a closer look at the construction for the White House …
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In growing fight, Steyer’s campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn’t disclose pay
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — In the latest escalation of a fight over the use of paid social media creators, Tom Steyer’s campaign for governor filed a complaint Tuesday accusing influencers who posted content supportive …
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Blanche doesn’t rule out payments to violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche on Tuesday wouldn’t rule out the possibility that people who carried out violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be …
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Tom Steyer shatters self-funding record in California governor’s race
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBillionaire Tom Steyer, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, as of Monday has donated a record-shattering $192.4 million of his personal wealth to his campaign in the lead-up to …
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Trump DOJ creates $1.7-billion fund for victims of legal ‘weaponization,’ prompting outrage
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Shortly after attorneys for President Trump moved Monday to dismiss his $10-billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over claims it had leaked his personal tax returns, the Justice Department …
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Minnesota county charges ICE officer in nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota prosecutor on Monday announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in the state. …
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Greenland’s prime minister tells Trump’s envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNUUK, Greeland — Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Monday that he had a respectful and positive meeting with President Trump’s special envoy to the Arctic territory, but that he made it …
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Tech leaders funding Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor say it’s not about tech
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSan José Mayor Matt Mahan’s run for California governor has been defined from the start by his donor list. Mahan entered the race late and with little statewide name recognition, …