NEW YORK — President Trump won’t have to pay an $83-million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject …
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BEIJING — President Trump’s first visit to China in nine years is a high-stakes trip reflecting the rivalry and mutual dependence of two superpowers hoping to avoid a collision course — even …
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Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its …
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California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — In Napa and surrounding counties, Rep. Mike Thompson’s once-easy reelection contest is turning into something of a race. In the Sacramento area, Rep. Doris Matsui is facing one of her …
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a year after he was fired from the role
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSAN DIEGO — President Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton on Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a surprising comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as …
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Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, …
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Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President …
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As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn Congress, Katie Porter’s blunt, combative style helped rocket her to progressive stardom. It has also become her biggest vulnerability as she campaigns to be California’s next governor. Her brusque …
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Specter of an all-GOP governor race spurs push to remake open primary
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVoters in California may get a chance to remake the state’s open primary system in two years. Political consultant Steve Maviglio filed an application Friday with state officials that seeks …
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Trump administration again suspends UC Berkeley research grants
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe National Science Foundation suspended at least 18 research grants to UC Berkeley last month despite a court injunction restricting such suspensions, according to an attorney representing university scientists in …